March 11
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 »
March 05
Africa: Roses Are Red, Violets Are Blue, Women Need Equality
As we prepare to celebrate the International Women's Day (IWD) on March 8, we need to keep in mind what the day is about and how we can make the most of it. And yes, it is not… Read more »
January 24
Rwanda: Breastfeeding Woes - Coping With Mastitis
The issue of mastitis, an inflammation (swelling) in the breast that is usually caused by an infection, has gained attention as more people share their experiences with this… Read more »
January 22
Rwanda: 'Side By Side' Exhibition to Showcase East African Women's Art
Impundu Arts Center, a local art curation house, is set to host the "Side by Side" group exhibition from February 3 to 18 to provide a platform for women artists, enhancing their… Read more »
January 19
Rwanda: Rwanda Introduces Multiple Micronutrient Supplementation for Pregnant Women
Rwanda has initiated antenatal Multiple Micronutrient Supplementation (MMS) for pregnant women, aiming to enhance maternal nutritional status and further mitigate the risk of… Read more »
January 05
Rwanda: Young Women and Girls Face Higher HIV Risk - UN Report
Young women and girls are more than twice as likely to contract HIV as young men and boys, a new report indicates. Read more »
December 26, 2023
Rwanda: How Vulnerable Women's Livelihoods Are Improving Under a UN Women Scheme
Pacifique Twizeyemariya was a street vendor, who used to hawk some bundles of a vegetable locally called 'dodo' (amaranth) valued at Rwf1,000, in Muhanga city, Southern Province of… Read more »
December 09, 2023
Rwanda: IGIRE Ubaka Ejo Joins Fight Against Gender-Based Violence in Gasabo District
In line with the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence (GBV), an annual international campaign that kicked off on November 25 and runs until December 10, IGIRE Ubaka… Read more »
December 06, 2023
Rwanda: New Initiative Launched to Combat GBV
As part of the 16 Days of Activism campaign, Paper Crown Rwanda, a feminist Rwandan non-profit organization, on December 6, launched the Community of Feminist Practice (COPF). Read more »
December 05, 2023
Rwanda: COP28 - Women Bear the Brunt of Climate Change in Rwanda
More finance is needed to enhance women's resilience, as research has demonstrated that they are the group most impacted by climate change, Rwanda's Minister of Environment, Jeanne… Read more »
Africa: Francophonie Women Leaders Begin Peace Course in Rwanda
Women leaders from 17 countries on Monday, December 4, began a course that aims at increasing the representation, and meaningful participation of women in leadership roles in… Read more »
December 04, 2023
Rwanda: A Look at the Increase of Women in Mining
The increase in women in the mining industry is a result of a deliberate change in the culture and policies of the sector. Mining was traditionally dominated by men because of its… Read more »
December 03, 2023
Rwanda: Cricket - Rwanda Handed Tough Draw in Women's World Cup Qualifiers
Rwanda's women cricket team have been drawn in a difficult group ahead of the 2024 Cricket ICC T20 Women's World Cup qualifiers slated for which December 7-18 in Kampala, Uganda. Read more »
November 23, 2023
Rwanda: Rwanda Commended for Advancing Women's Land Rights
Rwanda's efforts in advancing women's land rights have been applauded by officials at the ongoing fifth edition of the Conference on Land Policy in Africa (CLPA), that started on… Read more »
November 21, 2023
Rwanda: REG Coach Eyes Podium Finish at Africa Women's Basketball League
Rwanda Energy Group (REG) women basketball club coach Esperance Mukaneza has vowed to guide her team to a podium finish at the forthcoming FIBA Africa Women's Basketball Africa… Read more »
November 14, 2023
Rwanda/Egypt: Sitting Volleyball World Cup - Rwanda Women Edge Hosts Egypt
Rwanda women put in an incredible performance of so far this campaign after registering their second win of the ongoing 2023 World Para Volley Sitting Volleyball World Cup thanks… Read more »
November 12, 2023
Rwanda: New Initiative to Promote Women in Cycling
Ndabaga, a Kigali-based Women's Cycling Team, and the local cycling Cycling governing body (Ferwacy) earlier this week jointly launched an ambitious programme aimed at promoting… Read more »
November 09, 2023
Rwanda: How is Rwanda Boosting Exclusive Breastfeeding By Working Mothers?
Breastfeeding as recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO) is the most cost-effective way to reduce childhood morbidity such as obesity, hypertension and gastroenteritis,… Read more »
November 08, 2023
Africa: FIBA Africa Women's Championship Rebrands
The FIBA Africa Champions Cup for Women, a competition that features top clubs across the continent has rebranded to Africa Women's Basketball League (AWBL) as part of officials'… Read more »
November 09, 2023
Senegal: Basketball - Alberto Antuna Appointed Senegal Women Head Coach
Senegal has appointed Carlos Alberto Antuna as the new head coach of their Women's basketball national team. Read more »
October 26, 2023
Rwanda: Kagame Talks Investment, Women Empowerment at Saudi Summit
Africa, like the rest of the world, has its challenges, from poor governance to no accountability, but it is a big mistake not to invest in the continent, President Paul Kagame has… Read more »
October 24, 2023
Rwanda: New Initiative to Engage More Women in Tennis
More women could turn to the Tennis game should they make good use of the recently-introduced initiative dedicated for encouraging young girls to showcase their potential in the… Read more »
October 19, 2023
Rwanda: World Breast Cancer Day - Oncologists Talk Self-Examination, Why Women Are More Vulnerable
World Breast Cancer Day is observed on October 19 every year to raise awareness about breast cancer, encourage early detection and treatment, and support those affected by the… Read more »