July 30, 2023
Rwanda: Having a Feminist President for Women in Kayonza
More than 6,300 feminists filled the BK Arena in Kigali for the opening of the Women Deliver Conference, where President Paul Kagame - and a few other men - joined women from all… Read more »
July 27, 2023
Rwanda: A Glimpse Into 2023 Women's Afrobasket Groups
As the highly-anticipated FIBA Women's Afrobasket 2023 approaches, basketball enthusiasts are eager to witness the fierce competition among Africa's finest women's teams. Read more »
July 26, 2023
Africa: Six Players to Watch At 2023 FIBA Women's Afrobasket
The 2023 FIBA Women's Afrobasket show is on the horizons! And the girls look set to leave it all on the floor at BK Arena as 12 nations are waiting in their wings to tussle it out… Read more »
July 25, 2023
Rwanda: Global Initiative Founder on Championing Women's Reproductive Health Rights
In the ongoing battle for women's reproductive health rights and the fight against HIV, acknowledging the intersectionality of various issues is crucial. Read more »
July 24, 2023
Rwanda: Gender Minister Bayisenge Gets Award for Championing Gender Equality
Jeannette Bayisenge, the Minister of Gender and Family Promotion, was Monday, July 24 given the Dream Up, Speak Up, Stand Up (DUSUSU) Award for her exceptional efforts in advancing… Read more »
July 21, 2023
Rwanda: NCBA Rwanda CEO Calls for Mental Health Integration to Empower Women
The Chief Executive Officer of NCBA Rwanda, Lina Mukashyaka Higiro, highlighted the importance of promoting not only women's voices, choices, and power, but also integrating mental… Read more »
July 20, 2023
Africa: Tower of Light - Rwanda's Historic Odyssey as Africa's First Host of Women Deliver Conference
In the heart of Kigali, Rwanda, history unfolded as the vibrant city played host to the Women Deliver Conference--the first of its kind in Africa. Beyond mere symbolism, this… Read more »
Rwanda: Anti-FGM Film Screened at Women Deliver Conference
On July 19, Frontline Ending FGM, a movement consisting of over 1,000 passionate men and women dedicated to abolishing female genital mutilation (FGM), hosted a film screening of… Read more »
Rwanda: Girls' Empowerment, Ending Violence Against Children - How World Vision Leads the Change
In a session dubbed "Girls' Empowerment and Ending Violence against Children", hosted by World Vision International on the sidelines of the Women Deliver Conference on July 19,… Read more »
Rwanda: Women Deliver - 450 Million Women Want Continual Access to Livestock Vaccines
For the 450 million women engaged in smallholder livestock farming, access to livestock vaccines has become a pressing concern as it directly affects their livelihoods. The lack of… Read more »
Rwanda: Women Deliver - Five Key Outcomes From Kigali Meet
The Women Deliver Conference wrapped up on July 20 leaving behind a trail of hope and inspiration in the pursuit of gender equality and sexual and reproductive health and rights… Read more »
Rwanda: Evaluating Rwanda's Progress in Addressing Women's Sexual and Reproductive Health
The progress Rwanda has made in promoting and implementing Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) policies, programmes, and commitments has gained widespread recognition. Read more »
July 19, 2023
Rwanda: Breaking the Silence - Menstrual Health and Hygiene As a Catalyst for Gender Equality
The Women Deliver 2023 Conference included a significant side event called "Menstrual Health and Hygiene: Bloody Critical for Gender Equality." This event, organised by WASH United… Read more »
Rwanda: NCBA Bank Rwanda on How Gender-Inclusive Policies Have Made Life Easier
Promoting and emulating gender equality in all aspects of life is one of the universal goals Rwanda has pushed to the forefront, and NCBA Bank's policy for parents with newborns is… Read more »
Rwanda: Women Deliver - Herstory Initiative Launched in Kigali
Women from diverse backgrounds deserve equal representation, respect, and the freedom to exercise their rights. Unfortunately, historical and ongoing instances of discrimination… Read more »
Africa: We Must Prioritise Women-Centred Innovations - First Lady
First Lady Jeannette Kagame, on July 19, highlighted the need to prioritise innovations that centre on women and address the overlooked obstacles hindering their empowerment,… Read more »
Rwanda: Women Advocate for Changes to End Aids
A global organization committed to advancing gender equality, health, and well-being of girls and women has launched an ambitious mission to address inequalities and disrupt power… Read more »
Rwanda: Closing Gender Gap in Food Systems Could Increase Global GDP By U.S.$1 Trillion - FAO
A recent report by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) reveals that closing the gender gap in farm productivity and wage disparity in agrifood systems could boost global… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda, Burundi First Ladies Meet
First Lady Jeannette Kagame on Tuesday, July 18 met with her Burundian counterpart Angeline Ndayishimiye, on the second day of the Women Deliver Conference taking place in Kigali. Read more »
July 17, 2023
Rwanda: Activists Unite to End Female Genital Mutilation
Activists and organizations joined forces on Sunday, July 16, for a pre-conference focused on ending Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C). Hosted at the Four Points by… Read more »
Rwanda: Women Deliver - Rwanda's Isange One Stop Centre Model Takes Centre Stage at Ministerial Forum
The Rwanda Chief Gender Monitor Rose Rwabuhihi has shared Isange One Stop Centre as a best practice by Rwanda to eliminate Gender Based Violence as well as give holistic support to… Read more »
Rwanda: The First Ladies Attending Women Deliver Conference 2023
Rwanda is hosting the Women Deliver Conference, the world's largest conference on the health, rights, and wellbeing of girls and women. Read more »
Rwanda: Which Presidents Are Attending the Women Deliver Conference in Kigali?
Four presidents are expected to attend the 2023 Women Deliver Conference that began Monday, July 17, in Kigali. Read more »
Rwanda: First Lady Roots for Women's Bodily Autonomy, Welfare
First Lady Jeannette Kagame has stated that when women's bodily autonomy is violated and their health is compromised, the decisions that impact them the most are taken away from… Read more »
Rwanda: Women Deliver Conference Hailed for Going Zero Waste
The Minister of Environment, Dr Jeanne d'Arc Mujawamariya, has hailed organisers for successfully implementing zero waste at the Women Deliver Conference. Read more »