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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

Rwanda: Rwanda Registers Record-High Growth in Women-Owned Businesses

There has been a tremendous increase in female ownership of individual enterprises in the past five years, showcasing the growth of women entrepreneurship in the country, a new… Read more »

Rwanda: How 'Be a Strong Man' Fails Men With Mental Illness

In Rwanda, like many other societies, traditional gender roles have often been associated with expectations for men to exhibit strength, stoicism, and emotional restraint. However,… Read more »

Rwanda: Up-Close With Kayonza Women Who Make Balls That Got Global Attention

During the 63rd FIFA Congress which was held in March, many will remember Gianni Infantino, President of the world football governing body, talking passionately about a ball made… Read more »

Rwanda: Institution of Engineers Calls for Gender Equality in Hiring Process to Boost Women's Employment

The survey by the Institution of Engineers Rwanda (IER) recommended capacity-building and awareness to ensure that employers have an understanding of gender equality. Read more »

Rwanda: Genocidal Rape - How Rwanda Set an International Precedent

An estimated 250,000 to 500,000 women and girls were raped in the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda Ranked Second Safest Country for Solo Female Travellers

Rwanda has been ranked as the second safest country for solo female travellers, thanks to its warm friendly hospitality and commitment to women's inclusion and safety. The ranking… Read more »

Rwanda: Women in Informal Sector Request Tax Exemption During Maternity Leave

Women who work in the informal sector have requested to be relieved from some taxation during their time off after giving birth. Read more »

Rwanda: Women Basketball - We Shall Fight to Stay Top, Says Mbazumutima

APR will do everything in their power to stay at the top of Rwanda women basketball league table, according to club head coach Charles Mbazumutima. Read more »

Rwanda: Unpaid Care Work in Rwanda - the Urgent Need for Men Engagement

Rwanda has been credited as the most gender equal country in Africa and second in the world, but several harmful gender norms persist, putting women in a bad place and almost… Read more »

Rwanda: Empowering Rural Women - Exploring How Technology Is Driving Progress

In the rural areas of developing countries like Rwanda, women often face unique challenges that hinder their economic and social empowerment. However, technology has emerged as a… Read more »

Africa: Rwanda Launches First National Gender Standards in Africa

Rwanda has launched the first ever National Gender Standards, led by the Rwanda Standards Board (RSB), Private Sector Federation (PSF), and Gender Monitoring Office (GMO), with… Read more »

Rwanda: Kayonza - Coffee Growing Boosts Financial Freedom for Women

A cooperative of 157 women and three men in Rukara sector, Kayonza District, has found financial success by embracing coffee growing instead of subsistence farming. Read more »

Rwanda: How Women Are Championing Nutrition Through Agribusiness

Adeline Umukunzi stands in a field in Musanze District picking nutritious mushrooms from inside a small covered structure. The structure provides an environment with moisture, low… Read more »

Rwanda: Female Artistes Share Their Journey in the Music Industry

Music holds immense power to rejuvenate one's soul and unite people. However, it's no secret that women in the music industry have faced adversity, misogyny, fewer opportunities… Read more »