Rwanda: Women head 26% of households, face higher poverty -NISR
Women head more than one in four households in Rwanda, but many of these women are older, and their households are more likely to experience poverty than those headed by…
Know the Law: Crimes, penalties, and prevention of sexual and gender-based violence
Sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) remains one of the most harmful forms of abuse affecting people’s well-being, family safety, and overall development. It refers to any act committed against an…
Bugesera: Local volunteers commended for protecting children and families from gender-based Violence
Mukansonera Consolée and Mukawera Speciose, residents of Nyarugenge Sector in Bugesera District, received bicycles as awards in recognition of their contribution to the fight against Gender-Based Violence (GBV). They promised…
Gisagara residents reminded to fight family conflicts and gender inequality through wisdom and respect
As the Family Week came to a close in Mukindo Sector, Gisagara District, residents were reminded that building a peaceful and capable family requires wisdom that goes beyond love. The…
GLF launched the Pan African Adolescent Girls’ Movement in Rwanda
Powered by Graça Machel Trust, Girls Leaders Forum (GLF) launched the partnership with the Pan African Adolescent Girls’ Movement which has arrived in Rwanda, the event which took place on…
Nyamagabe: Women break barriers to gender equality
In Uwinkingi Sector, Nyamagabe District, women such as Kwitonda Annonciata and Uwizeyimana Josephine are challenging the outdated belief that some jobs are meant for men only. They say this mindset…
Building peaceful families, Alight Rwanda leads campaign to eradicate Gender-Based Violence in Nyamagabe
In Uwinkingi Sector, Nyamagabe district, men and women have shown renewed commitment to changing mindsets about gender-based violence following a series of discussions and training sessions organized by Alight Rwanda,…
Florence, the resilient woman battled Gender bias and rise number of women drivers in Ngoma
Mukabalisa Florence is a woman well-known around Ngoma District, often seen at the local driving test grounds wearing her signature headscarf. She plays an essential role in the driving test…