Rwanda: Leading Women On Their Journey in Rwanda's Film Industry

In an industry that has been male dominant for so many years not just in Rwanda but in the whole world, women have over the years evolved in different roles and stepped up their… Read more »

Rwanda: Leading Women Actresses on Their Journey in Rwanda's Film Industry

In an industry that has been male dominant for so many years not just in Rwanda but in the whole world, women have over the years evolved in different roles and stepped up their… Read more »

Rwanda: Life Goals - Does Age Matter in Achievement?

Iryn Mwiza, a Kigali resident, recently celebrated her 35th birthday, with a party, gifts and special messages in tow. Whereas she enjoyed the attention she got that day, she… Read more »

Rwanda: One Woman's Quest to Champion Tennis Development Among Girls

Joselyne Umulisa has been in Tennis during the past two decades. She joined the sport as a player in 2003 when she was a secondary school level two student and her passion for the… Read more »

Rwanda: President Kagame to Women - We Are With You in Gender Equality Struggle

President Paul Kagame has saluted women the world over, on the occasion of the International Women's Day (March 8), a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and… Read more »

Rwanda: IWD - How AOs Ltd Empowers Women Staff to Innovate and Collaborate

As the world marks International Women's Day, it's important to recognize the efforts of companies that empower women and provide them with opportunities to grow and succeed. Read more »

Rwanda: Women's Network Pushes for Guidelines on GBV Response Shelters

Almost a year since the government issued national guidelines for the community reintegration of Gender Based Violence (GBV) victims, stakeholders in the prevention and response of… Read more »

Rwanda: Stempower Urges Girls, Women to Embrace Stem Education

Stempower, a non-governmental organization promoting science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education across Sub-Saharan Africa, has encouraged girls and women in… Read more »

Rwanda: First Lady Launches African Women Leaders Network Rwanda Chapter

First Lady Jeannette Kagame has urged members of the Rwanda Women Leaders Network (RWLN) to continue innovating and protecting the progress that has been made, so that future… Read more »

Rwanda: African Women Urged to Opt for Positions in Water, Sanitation and Environment Sector

Women in Africa have been advised to take up positions in the fields of water, sanitation and environment and balance what are mostly male-dominated sectors. The call was made… Read more »

Rwanda: Film On Women's Heroism During Genocide Nominated for UK Award

'Bazigaga', a short film that tells the story of Rwandan women who saved lives during the 1994 Genocide against Tutsi was nominated for a British Academy of Film and Television… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda's Top 5 Female Surgeons

Surgery is regarded as the most challenging of any medical specialty. It requires long hours, heavy reading, plenty of practice, and a ton of mental energy. Read more »

Rwanda: Activist On Initiative to Help Families Progress, Society's Duty to End GBV

When Robeni Mawuwa met Josiah Ngendahimana and Jaqueline Mukagasana in 2021, they had been married for 14 years, but for the last three years, their marriage has been on the brink… Read more »

Rwanda: Local Innovator On 'Safe' Telehealth Platform for Women

Growing up, Aline Joyce Berabose found it hard to acquire the right information regarding sexual and reproductive health, a challenge, she says, she shared with other girls. Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda Battle Pakistan in Tricky U19 Women's World Cup Encounter

Rwanda will face Pakistan at the JB Marks Oval on Sunday, January 15 in a cagey Group B opener of the 2023 ICC U19 Women's World Cup which is underway in South Africa. The game… Read more »

Rwanda: Women Dominate as Rwanda Votes East African Legislative Assembly Legislators

Women account for six of the nine MPs that were elected by the Parliament to represent Rwanda in the east African Legislative Assembly (EALA). This implies a 22.2 percentage point… Read more »

Rwanda: Call for Pregnant Women to Be a Priority in Fight Against Malaria - Dr Karema

Rwanda is hosting the 2nd International Conference on Public Health in Africa (CPHIA), where experts and stakeholders will discuss improving health care on the continent. Read more »

Rwanda: How Female Artists Are Using Visual Art to Create Awareness on GBV

During the 16 days of activism on GBV, two Rwandan female artists, Jemima Kakizi and Angel Ilibagiza, teamed up to start a social media campaign on creating awareness about GBV… Read more »

Rwanda: Women Leaders Urged to Foster Gender Parity in UN Missions

Women leaders who are attending a leadership course at the Rwanda Peace Academy (RPA) in Musanze District, under the United Nations Senior Women Talent Pipeline, have been urged to… Read more »

Rwanda: Activists Raise Alarm Over Increasing Femicide Cases

Activists and Champions against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in Rwanda and other countries have recommended mechanisms for the early detection of women who are affected by violence,… Read more »

Rwanda: GBV - Activists Call for Inclusivity of People Living With Disability

Activists have called for inclusivity of people living with disability, especially women, in fighting against Gender Based Violence (GBV). Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda to Mark 16 Days of Activism Against GBV

Rwanda will on Friday join the rest of the world to commemorate 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence (GBV). Read more »

Rwanda: 85% of Abused Women Are Married to Alcoholics - Bayisenge

Drunkardness amongst men is responsible for 85 per cent of all gender-based violence against women, Jeannette Bayisenge, the Minister of Gender and Family Promotion said. Read more »

Rwanda: Antenatal Care Key in Addressing Maternal, Infant Mortality - Ministry of Health

Expectant mothers have been encouraged to prioritise antenatal care as a way of improving maternal and infant health. Read more »

Rwanda: 85% of Abused Women Are Married to Alcoholic Men - Minister Bayisenge

Alcoholism amongst men is responsible for 85 per cent of all gender-based violence against women, Jeannette Bayisenge, the Minister of Gender and Family Promotion said. Read more »