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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

Rwanda/Uganda: Rwanda Women Out to See Off Uganda in Paris 2024 Games Qualifier

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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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »