June 22, 2022
Rwanda: It Is Possible to End Violence Against Women - Minister Bayisenge
The minister for Gender and Family Promotion, Jeannette Bayisenge, has said it is possible to eliminate the various challenges hindering women and girls' rights in general. Read more »
June 23, 2022
Africa: Commonwealth Delegates Root for Greater Women Inclusivity
There is a need for increased resources to strengthen gender equality and women's empowerment in all spheres, as well as link economic empowerment with access to quality education… Read more »
June 21, 2022
Rwanda: Engaging Men, Boys Will Help End Violence Against Women - Women's Forum Delegates
Delegates at a Commonwealth Women's Forum in Kigali on Tuesday, June 21, put emphasis on how engaging men and boys in the campaign on ending violence against women and girls can… Read more »
June 22, 2022
Rwanda: Leadership is Key for Women Capital Development - Karusisi
Leadership is key in women capital development, Diane Karusisi, the CEO of BK Group, the largest financial services firm in Rwanda said on Tuesday, June 21, at the Commonwealth… Read more »
June 21, 2022
Rwanda: First Lady Wants Women to Assume Role of Defenders of Peace
First Lady Jeannette Kagame has issued a rallying call to women and girls to embrace a new role as frontline defenders of lasting peace, instead of victims of violence. Read more »
Rwanda: CHOGM - Delegates Examine Barriers to Women's Economic Empowerment
Women's ability to participate equally in existing markets; access to and control over productive resources, access to decent work and control over their own time are far from… Read more »
Rwanda: Activists Call for Efforts Beyond Policies, Quotas for Gender Equality to Be Achieved
Shabana Basij-Rasikh, the founder of School of Leadership, Afghanistan (SOLA) which is currently based in Rwanda, revealed that it is only in the country that Afghan girls can… Read more »
June 20, 2022
Rwanda: CHOGM - Delegates Share Takeaways From the Women's Forum
The Commonwealth Women Forum that opened on June 20, at the Kigali Serena Hotel, saw delegates discuss a range of issues such as solutions to address pressing challenges affecting… Read more »
Rwanda: Vulnerable Women Need Visibility, Empowerment to Champion Change - Officials
90 percent of all informal sectors in Africa is occupied by women, which was hit hard by Covid-19 pandemic. Women at grass root level continue to suffer yet in most cases, their… Read more »
Rwanda: Move From Victims of Conflict to Defenders of Peace, First Lady Urges Women
The role of women and girls must change from being victims of violence to frontline defenders of lasting peace and between nations, First Lady Jeannette Kagame said Monday, June… Read more »
June 16, 2022
Rwanda: Push for More Women Political Participation Gains Momentum
The inclusion of women in political processes is a key element in achieving a truly inclusive democracy, and women must have a chance to exercise their political rights and… Read more »
Rwanda: Two Rwandan Female Players to Join Moroccan Club
Two players of the women's national football team, Alice Kalimba and Claudine Itangishaka, are close to completing a move to Moroccan side Najah Souss. Read more »
Rwanda: Women Are Taking Over Rwanda's Cricket, and Here Is How
It was hardly 10:00 am on Tuesday and roughly two dozen young men who play for the U-19 and the IPRC academy had already started screaming on top of their voices with the leader… Read more »
June 12, 2022
East Africa: Why Region Needs Enhanced Gender Equality in Food Nutrition Security
The East African Legislative Assembly has a given a nod to a motion by MP Françoise Uwumukiza urging Ministers in charge of EAC Affairs to recommend partner states to… Read more »
June 06, 2022
Rwanda: New Push to Bridge Gender Gap in Digital Access
The proportion of women using the internet globally is 48 percent compared to 55 percent of men. The International Telecommunication Union's, ITU, latest data also shows that… Read more »
May 25, 2022
Rwanda: Women Point Out Challenges That Limit Excelling in Sports
The sports sector has for years been widely dominated by men despite current efforts being put in empowering women to play an equal part in all aspects of the sector. Read more »
May 23, 2022
Rwanda: CHOGM is a Platform for Rwandan Women to Learn, Share Experience - PS Batamuriza
The Commonwealth Heads of Governments Meeting (CHOGM) is around the corner, and so is the Commonwealth Women's Forum (CWF 2022), which is held in parallel with the biennial CHOGM.… Read more »
May 08, 2022
Rwanda: Rwanda Set for 2022 Cecafa Women Tournament
THE NATIONAL WOMEN football team will take part in this year's Cecafa tourney which will be hosted by Uganda from May 22 to June 5. Read more »