Rwanda: How Rwandan Girls With Disabilities Are Fighting Sexism At School

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Since the 1994 genocide against Tutsi, Rwanda has made considerable progress towards gender equality, now ranking fifth in the world on the Global Gender Gap Index.

It pursued sociopolitical reforms that favour disadvantaged groups. For example, constitutional reforms now mean women and people with disabilities are guaranteed membership in the national parliament. Other initiatives include giving disadvantaged young people access to nine years free education under and the "Nine Year-Basic Education" programme.

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