Rwanda: Advocates Push for Gender Sensitive Matrimonial Bill

Angelique Mukakalisa, 28, a resident of Rubengera Sector, Karongi District was denied the right to inherit family property. She said her father regarded women as inferior to men and, therefore, not deserving equal consideration.

Born in a family of six, four girls and two boys, Mukakalisa said boys got a lion's share of the land while girls were either given a cow, goats or smaller portions of land depending on their age.

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