June 14
Rwanda: Breaking Barriers - the Remarkable Journey of a Trailblazing Female Engineer
Celine Uwimana, one of the only two women who graduated from University of Rwanda in a class of hundred men in 2000, is currently among prominent engineers behind Kigali's skylines… Read more »
June 12
Rwanda: Tying Knots - Rwandan Women Artists Take Art Exhibition to Luxembourg
Rwanda's renowned visual artist Jemima Kakizi has teamed up with 5 visual artists to stage a week-long art exhibition in Luxembourg. Read more »
June 04
Rwanda: How Seats for 24 Female Lawmakers Will Be Distributed By Constituency
Elections for Rwanda's next President and Members of Parliament are scheduled to take place on the same dates, in July. Read more »
May 28
Rwanda: Rwanda, Cameroon to Face Off in Kwibuka Women's T20 Opener
Rwanda women will take on Cameroon in the opening game of the 2024 Kwibuka Women's T20 tournament which will take place in Kigali from May 30 to June 8. Read more »
May 20
Rwanda: Could We See Another APR Vs Rayon Rivalry in Women's Football?
APR WFC were in March crowned FERWAFA women's second division league champions after a comfortable 3-0 victory over Forever WFC at Kigali Pele Stadium. Both teams secured promotion… Read more »
May 13
Rwanda: The Toll of Fistula - American Doctors Working to Stem the Tide in Rwanda
Obstructed labour can happen to any woman, regardless of geographical location. However, it is only in the developing world that it leads to devastating injuries such as obstetric… Read more »
May 10
Rwanda: Rwanda Can Be a Country Where No Woman Dies Giving Life
Rwanda's story of progress in maternal health is nothing short of remarkable. The country has managed, in terms of maternal mortality, to move from the red zone 'extremely high'… Read more »
April 26
Rwanda: Supreme Court Dismisses Petition Challenging Public Indecency Law
The Supreme Court on Friday, April 26 dismissed a petition brought by a feminist organisation challenging the country's public indecency laws. Read more »
April 19
Liberia: Kagame Meets Liberia's Former President Sirleaf
President Paul Kagame, on Friday, April 19, met with former Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf ahead of his participation in the Amujae High-Level Leadership Forum. Read more »
April 04
Rwanda: Rwanda's Murekatete to Play in U.S. Women's College All-Star Game
US-based Rwandan international basketball player Bella Murekatete will participate in the 2024 Women's College All-Star Game slated for April 6. Read more »
April 02
Rwanda: Minister Uwamariya On Rwanda's 30-Year Gender Quality Journey
As Rwanda marks 30 years after liberation, among other remarkable milestones to be celebrated is women's rights activism and gender equality achievements. As of 2023, the World… Read more »
March 29
Rwanda: University of Kigali Hosts 'Iot Work Exposure Day' for Women in Tech
In pursuit of fostering gender diversity and promoting women's participation in the rapidly evolving field of technology, the University of Kigali hosted an 'Internet of Things… Read more »
March 28
Rwanda: Why Awareness, Collaborative Efforts Are Key in Eradicating GBV
Progress has been made in addressing Gender-based violence (GBV), for instance, through government strategies like providing free psycho-social, medical, and legal services to… Read more »
March 27
Cote d'Ivoire: Côte d'Ivoire to Host 2025 Fiba Women's Afrobasket
Côte d'Ivoire has been confirmed as hosts of the African women's basketball championship, AfroBasket, scheduled to take place in July 2025 in Abidjan. Read more »
March 26
Rwanda: Continuing the Conversation - Empowering Women Leaders for Ongoing Change
In the wake of a recent successful dinner gathering of influential women leaders and allies, it is imperative to keep the momentum going and the conversation alive. Read more »
March 25
Rwanda: How Two Women Are Shattering Gender Barriers in 'Jobs for Men'
It's true to say Ernestine Mukagihana's line of work is not something you find many women doing. Read more »
March 18
Rwanda: Women's Impact On Rwanda's Healthcare - Closing Gender Gap
Chances today are that if you walk into a health facility, you will be received by a female receptionist who will take your details, a female nurse at triage to do preliminary… Read more »
March 13
Rwanda: Empowering Women Leaders - Integrating Health and Wellness for Lasting Success
In the aftermath of International Women's Day, where the spotlight on gender parity and empowerment still lingers, it is imperative to channel this energy towards a cause that… Read more »
March 14
Rwanda: Parliament Calls for Inquiry Into Gender Disparity in Job Applications
Women account for a far smaller percentage of job applicants compared to men in public service, the lower chamber of Parliament has exposed. It called for an inquiry into the… Read more »
March 12
Rwanda: Bk Foundation, Inkomoko, Empower Women Entrepreneurs in 8th Edition of Bk Urumuri Initiative
BK Foundation, in partnership with Inkomoko, is thrilled to announce the commencement of the 8th edition of the BK Urumuri Initiative. This groundbreaking six-month business… Read more »
Rwanda: Antenatal Depression - Why Pregnant Women Need Support
Antenatal depression, also known as depression during pregnancy, is a serious and potentially life-threatening condition for women. Symptoms may include sadness, sleep problems,… Read more »
March 11
Rwanda: IWD - Bank of Kigali Urges Women to 'Unleash Business Potential' At Gala Dinner
Bank of Kigali (BK) hosted an International Women's Day gala dinner on Friday, March 8 at the Kigali Convention Centre. The event created a joyful atmosphere for women to… Read more »
Rwanda: Women Make Up 15% of PhD Holders in Rwanda - Report
Women account for a small share of academic staff at the higher education level, including those holding PhD degrees, despite occupying most of the teaching jobs in primary… Read more »
Rwanda: Why Educating Adolescents On Sexual Consent Is Crucial
In today's evolving society, conversations around sexual consent are gaining traction. One important focus is educating adolescents and teenagers about the true meaning of consent,… Read more »
March 08
Rwanda: Women Own More Agricultural Land Than Men in Rwanda - Report
Women in Rwanda should utilize and make use of agricultural land given that they own 2,158,221 parcels in agriculture while men own 1,272,133 parcels as of 2023, according to the… Read more »