July 18, 2023
Rwanda: The 'Space' Conversation - a Lesson for Men From Women Deliver 2023
Over 6,000 delegates from all over the world are in Kigali to attend the very first Women Deliver conference on the African continent. That\'s right, 6,000 men, women, and… Read more »
Rwanda: There is No Winner in Curtailing Women Rights, Gender Equality
A new report has painted a rather grim picture on the state of gender equality in the world, indicating that over 90 per cent of the global population of women and girls live in… Read more »
July 19, 2023
Rwanda: Women Deliver Boss Clears Air on President Novák Attendance
Some activists have expressed discontent over Hungarian President, Katalin Novák, who on Monday, July 17 attended the opening ceremony of the ongoing Women Deliver… Read more »
July 18, 2023
Rwanda: Women's Voices Critical in Healthcare Decisions - First Lady
First Lady Jeannette Kagame has emphasised the need for women to have a well-deserved and long overdue seat at decision-making tables when it comes to healthcare. Read more »
Rwanda: Women Achieve Only 60% of Their Full Potential - Report
A new report has shed light on the global disparity faced by women, indicating that they are empowered to achieve only 60 percent of their full potential on average. Furthermore,… Read more »
Africa: Women Deliver - Who Are Africa's Women Presidents?
At the occasion of the Women Deliver 2023 Conference (WD2023) taking place in-person in Kigali, Rwanda, as well as virtually, from July 17-20, there's no better time to talk about… Read more »
Rwanda: First Lady Inspires Solidarity in Addressing Gender Gaps
First Lady Jeannette Kagame has emphasised the need for solidarity in sustaining gender gains and addressing the global crises that still affect women disproportionately. Read more »
Rwanda: Women Deliver Delegates on the Importance of Open Dialogue
With multiple hindrances in its path, achieving optimal gender equality has been a long-standing universal goal, and there's always more to be done despite the progression, and the… Read more »
Rwanda: Activists Unveil Effective Method to Combat Intimate Partner Violence
Intimate partner violence (IPV) continues to be a distressing and pervasive issue affecting women and girls globally, including in Rwanda. Taking proactive measures to address this… Read more »
July 16, 2023
Rwanda/Uganda: Rwanda Women Out to See Off Uganda in Paris 2024 Games Qualifier
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July 17, 2023
Rwanda: Rwandans Must Make the Most of Hosting Women Deliver Conference
Rwanda will this week host the Women Deliver Conference, which has brought together at least 6,000 participants who will attend the meeting physically, and over 200,000 who have… Read more »
July 15, 2023
Rwanda: Six Key Things to Know About Women Deliver Conference
All is set for the long-awaited Women Deliver 2023 Conference, which starts on Monday, July 17, with pre-events starting on Sunday, July 16. Read more »
July 13, 2023
Rwanda: First Lady Roots for Collective Resolve to Tackle Global Challenges
Rwandan First Lady Jeannette Kagame has called for collective strength and resolve to tackle global challenges including mental health issues, gender inequalities, conflicts, and… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda's Top Five Female Cyclists
Cycling may arguably be a sport traditionally dominated by men, but a number of women venturing into the sport has been on a steady rise over the past few years. Read more »
July 14, 2023
Rwanda: Sisterhood of the Arts - a Pop-Up Exhibition By Rwandan Women Artists
In a bold and empowering move, local visual artist Jemima Kakizi has teamed up with 20 visual artists to stage a week-long art exhibition aimed at promoting inclusivity and… Read more »
July 10, 2023
Africa: Improving Access to Healthcare in Africa Through Women's Innovation
July 11, 2023, will mark the twentieth anniversary of the Maputo Protocol on African Women's Rights. By identifying the protection of women's rights as a foundation for sustainable… Read more »
July 05, 2023
Rwanda: Empowering Female Peacekeepers - the Dallaire Institute Facilitates Experience Sharing in Child Protection
Last week, The Dallaire Institute's African Center of Excellence for Children, Peace, and Security in collaboration with the Rwanda National Police Regional Center of Excellence… Read more »
June 29, 2023
Rwanda: Meet the Inspiring Voices At Women Deliver 2023
The Women Deliver 2023 Conference (WD2023) is a monumental event dedicated to gender equality, health, rights, and the well-being of girls and women. Read more »
June 26, 2023
Rwanda: Fistula Repair - Giving Women Back Their Dignity, One Stitch At a Time
In 2018, Julienne Nyirandinabo had her third child, a baby girl, through a caesarean birth. Read more »
June 21, 2023
Rwanda: No Winner in Limiting Space for Women in Fintech - First Lady
Financial technology, commonly known as fintech, is regarded as one of the most forward-looking industries of the last decade. The industry has created a new paradigm for jobs and… Read more »
June 15, 2023
Rwanda: Top 10 History-Making Rwandan Women Athletes
Salma Rhadia Mukansanga needs no introduction after her big break at the African Cup of Nations last year before making history at the World Cup in Qatar. Read more »
June 06, 2023
Rwanda: Kigali Hosts Global Forum on Gender Equality and Social Inclusion
The Global Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) Learning Forum has commenced in Kigali, marking a significant milestone in the pursuit of assessing and advancing gender… Read more »
May 29, 2023
Rwanda: Taking a Critical Look At Cervical Cancer in HIV Infected Women
Did you know that 95 percent of cervical cancer is caused by a certain type of Human papilloma Virus? For those who don't know much about this potential killer virus, it is worth… Read more »
May 23, 2023
Rwanda: Obstetric Fistula Eradication Requires Accelerated Action - UNFPA
Each year on May 23, the global community commemorates the International Day to End Obstetric Fistula - a hole between the birth canal and bladder or rectum, caused by prolonged,… Read more »
May 08, 2023
Africa: Women Activists Warn Against 'False Climate Solutions' for Africa
Women climate justice activists have called out false solutions imposed on Africans by international institutions and multinationals on the pretext of helping communities adapt to… Read more »