 Women’s dignity as a family foundation
“Commemoration of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi is everybody’s responsibility. The first reason for commemoration is to preserve the memory of those who perished in the Genocide; the second reason is to sympathize with the survivors. Everyone has to support survivors and this should be done... |
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Religious leaders in Rwanda give their views on the draft Revised Family Policy
Following the workshop to discuss on the draft family Policy where different Ministries and civil societies participated, the Ministry of gender and Family Promotion in conjunction with Peace Plan Rwanda organized a consultation meeting with Religious leaders. The meeting was held last Thursday... |
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The Youth of Burera District vowed to change the bad history
Burera District organized a dialogue (YouthConnektDialogue) that brought together youth in order to discuss the past history of Rwanda.
This dialogue was part of activities to mark the YouthConnekt Month which will run from 3rd to 31st May 2013. This gathering was organized in order to... |
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The First NCC Advisory Council meeting held
Yesterday 7th May 2013, at Gorilla Hotel, the National Commission for Children held the first Advisory Council meeting.
The meeting was officially opened and presided over by the Minister of Gender and Family Promotion, Gasinzigwa Oda and brought together its members as appointed by the... |
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A new Nutrition Program to boost children’s health
On 6th May 2013, the Minister of Gender and Family Promotion, Gasinzigwa Oda received in her office at Kimihurura, a delegation of the Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI) lead by the Minister of Health, Dr Agnes Binagwaho.
The objective of the visit was to discuss with the Minister of... |
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MIGEPROF held a workshop on Family Policy revision
On 2nd May 2013, MIGEPROF held a workshop with partners at Lemigo Hotel to discuss about the draft Family policy which is being revised.
The revised policy will replace the out dated policy made in 2005 which does not capture recent trends and changes that have been highlighted by recent... |
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MIGEPROF recommits to supporting women and youth as they celebrate International Labor Day
Yesterday on 1st May 2013,The Ministry of Gender and Family Promotion celebrated International Labor Day at Lemigo Hotel. This year’s theme is "Let’s value work by providing the jobless with start-up capital support“.
‘’To celebrate international Labor Day is a good opportunity for us to review our... |
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The Minister of Gender and Family Promotion visited the National Commission for Children.
The Ministry of Gender and Family Promotion is responsible for evaluating the activities and performance of the National Commission for Children.
It is in this context that last Friday 26th April 2013, Hon. Oda Gasinzigwa, the Minister of Gender and Family Promotion, paid a visit to the... |
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Rwanda celebrates International Girls in ICT Day
On 25th April 2013, Rwanda has celebrated the International Girls in ICT Day. The ceremony was held in Kigali at Lycée Notre Dame des Citeaux school where leading women in the ICT industry in Rwanda has come to inspire girls to take ICT as a professional career. This year’s theme is “expanding... |
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FAS Founder commends Rwandan women on peace building
The President and Founder of Femmes Afrique Solidarite (FAS) Bineta Diop has commended Rwandan women for their role in peace and security in the country as well as the region. She attributed the achievement to the commitment of President Kagame’s leadership in promoting women participation in... |
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Engender ICT Policies & Strategies to Bridge Digital Divide
Today’s development framework leaves very little room to address issues of equity. ICT with no doubt is a potent force that can transform the development pace and status of a country. However, ICT development agenda and initiatives that do not incorporate gender as a key factor and concern run... |
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Rwandan women success stories
Two women Grace Mbabazi Mulinda and Clementine Munezero involved in business shared their success stories and experiences of how they made it in the cutthroat, competitive and male-dominated business world.
Grace Mbabazi Mulinda, the managing director Royal Links, a clearing and forward firm,... |
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Working together for a common goal; gender equality promotion and women empowerment.
On 8th March 2013, the first lady of the Republic of Rwanda was official launched the women and girls’ month during the International Women’s Day celebrations.
Starting this day, many activities was planned aiming to promote women and girls, some of them are organizing debates on Gender as an... |
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Partners committed to mainstreaming implementation of the Integrated Child Rights Policy (ICRP) and summit recommendations across their institutions
Yesterday April 4, 2013 at Lemigo Hotel, NCC convened a meeting with all its partners; governmental, non-governmental and media actors to discuss about the effective implementation of the Integrated Child Rights Policy (ICRP).
The objective of the meeting, which was presided over by a... |
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Somaliland delegation visits MIGEPROF
A 7 peoples delegation from the Ministry of Labour And Social Affairs in the Republic of Somaliland visited MIGEPROF on 4th April 2013.
The purpose of their visit was to learn best practices from Rwanda on gender equality and women’s empowerment and draw up recommendations for replication.... |
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Education is power
Peace through Business program (PTB) in Rwanda gave certificates to 28 women who completed an eight -week entrepreneurship training. The peace through business is a training and mentorship program for women in Afghanistan and Rwanda. This program is under the Institute for Economic Empowerment... |
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The Minister of Gender and Family Promotion Oda Gasinzigwa launched the National vaccination week
On 12th March 2013, in Nyaruguru District, the Minister of Gender and Family Promotion launched the national vaccination week with emphasis on measles and rubella.
The MR vaccine protects against sickness from both measles and rubella viruses. Rwanda has been vaccinating all infants with one... |
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Women and Girl’s Month launched at the International Women’s Day celebrations in Musanze District
On 8th March 2013, Rwanda celebrates International women’s Day. At the National level the ceremony held at Ubworoherane Municipal Stadium in Musanze District where women and men from all over Musanze gathered to celebrate this event. Rwanda’s theme for this year’s International Women’s Day which... |
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IWD: “Gender Equality that promotes family dignity”
‘’The celebration of the International Women’s Day is an opportunity for Rwanda to make introspection of what has already been done to promote the woman who was previously absent in all spheres of the development of the country’’, this was announced by the Minister of Gender and Family Promotion,... |
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MIGEPROF GETS NEW MINISTER
Hon. Musoni Protais and MIGEPROF New Minister Oda Gasinzigwa
This Wednesday, 27th February 2013, Hon. Protais Musoni, who has been acting as the Minister of Gender and Family Promotion handed over to the new appointed Minister of Gender and Family Promotion, Hon. Oda Gasinzigwa.
Then acting... |
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MIGEPROF PERMANENT SECRETARY HANDOVER CEREMONY
New Permanent Secretary Mrs. Umulisa Henriette and the former Permanent Secretary Mrs. Munyaneza Julienne
The former Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Gender and Family Promotion, Mrs. Julienne Munyaneza yesterday handed over to the new Permanent Secretary, Mrs. Henriette Umulisa who was... |
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MIGEPROF host a delegation from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
On 20 February 2013, the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Gender and Family Promotion has received in her office a delegation from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in the US.
CDC is one of the major operating components of the U.S. Department of Health and Human... |
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The Permanent Secretary of MIGEPROF received Ethiopian delegation
Today 19/02/2013, the Permanent Secretary of MIGEPROF Mrs. Munyaneza Julienne received the Ethiopian Minister of Women, Children and Youth and her delegation.
This visit comes a day after the team visited Agasake project and BN Producers yesterday 18th February 2013.
The Permanent Secretary... |
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Dissemination meeting of Women and Youth access to finance Strategy.
A meeting aimed at disseminating the Women and Youth Access to finance Strategy was held on 18th February 2013 in Nyarugenge District.
Were present at the meeting, representatives of youth, women, SACCO, JAF, a representative of children with disabilities, a representative of religious and... |
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Women activists meet ahead of global forum
Women rights activists are preparing to share Rwanda’s practices in promoting gender with the rest of the world.
The activists, from government, the UN and other civil society organisations, met in Kigali, yesterday, to discuss Rwanda’s progress in promoting women’s rights in order to share their... |
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ETHIOPIAN DELEGATION IN STUDY TOUR IN RWANDA
On 17th February 2013, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Gender and Family Promotion Mrs. MUNYANEZA Julienne hosted a delegation of eleven Ethiopian led by the Minister of Women, Children and Youth, Mrs. Frenesh Mecuria. The delegation has come to Rwanda for a five – day study tour.... |
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Families urged to legalize their union in the move to prevent domestic violence
In Kicukiro Disitrict, Nyarugunga Sector, 110 families who have been cohabitating legalized their union yesterday on 14 February 2012. This function was organized by the District of Kicukiro District in collaboration with Women for Women International.
About 74 families underwent training on... |
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Gender Mainstreaming training
On 4 and 5 February 2013, the Ministry of Gender and Family Promotion conducted a two days training on gender mainstreaming at La Palisse Hotel Nyandugu.
The beneficiaries of the training were the Directors of Planning in Ministries and Public Institutions that are the same time Gender Focal... |
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The breadth and depth of economic cost of Gender-Based Violence
As the struggle to fight Gender-Based Violence (GBV) have remained steadfast, activism needs to go further than awareness campaigns — changes should be implemented through economic, social and development policy and the full costs of GBV need to be measured and recognized.
GBV is any harm that... |
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AGI COMPLETES SELECTION OF 675 GIRLS FOR Economic Empowerment of Adolescent Girls and Young Women Project.
For the 16th to the 18th of January 2013, the Adolescent Girls Initiative (AGI) carried out Lotteries for selection of Adolescent Girls and Young Women for the Economic Empowerment of Adolescent Girls and Young Women Project.
The Economic Empowerment of Adolescent Girls and Young Women Project... |
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The 8th National Children’s Summit to be held on Jan 19, 2013 in Kigali
Children participating in the 7th National Children’s Summit
The annual National Children’s Summit is a national level consultative forum that brings together children’s delegates from all administrative Sectors across the country. The Children’s Summit provides children with a special opportunity... |
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ITANGAZO RIGENEWE ABANYARWANDA
Nyuma yuko bigaragaye ko hakomeje gukorwa ubwicanyi bushingiye ku ihohoterwa rikorerwa mu ngo ku bagabo n’abagore ndetse n’abana, Minisiteri y’Uburinganire n’Iterambere ry’Umuryango iramenyesha Abanyarwanda bose ko yamaganye ku mugaragaro ibyo bikorwa bibi by’ihohoterwa bikomeje gusenya imiryango.... |
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The Permanent Secretary of MIGEPROF received the Ambassador of France in Rwanda.
Tuesday the 08/01/2013, Mrs Munyaneza Julienne the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Gender and Family Promotion received in her office Mr. Michel Flesch, Ambassador of France in Rwanda, and Mrs. Chantal BES, the First Counselor.
The purpose of the visit was to discuss with the Permanent... |
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FFRP TO PROMOTE WOMEN ENTREPRENEURSHIP
On Friday 4th January 2013 in Rutsiro District, Ruhango Sector, 13 most impoverished women in every sector of Rutsiro District received cows from the Rwanda Women Parliamentary Forum (FFRP).
The function to hand over these cows was attended by the District authorities; Members of Parliament... |
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Kanyarwanda and Sevota strive for the wellbeing of Forum of Women victims of sexual violence during the 1994 genocide against Tutsi.
On 3rd January 2013 in the conference room of the Rwanda Methodist Church, was held ceremony to mark the day of the prevention and fight against abuse and violence against children and youth.
The event was organized by Kanyarwanda and SEVOTA (Solidarité pour l’épanouissement des veuves et des... |
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Inyumba was a selfless leader – Kagame
AT about 9.30a.m yesterday, a white casket with silver fittings draped in the national colours was ushered into the Parliamentary Buildings by Police pallbearers led by the police brass band. Amidst a sombre mood, the deceased Minister of Gender and Family Promotion, Aloisea Inyumba, lay in... |
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16 DAYS OF ACTIVISM KICKED OFF AT RWAMAGANA
On 27th November 2012, Rwanda officially launched a sixteen days’ campaign to eradicate violence against women. The ceremonies were held in Nzige Sector, Rwamagana District.
This campaign was purposely launched in this District, as the latter came on the top of other districts in gender based... |
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ACCESS TO FINANCE FOR WOMEN AND YOUTH STRATEGY OFFICIALLY LAUNCHED IN NYARUGURU DISTRICT
The Ministry of Gender and Family Promotion (MIGEPROF) in conjunction with the Ministry of Youth and ICT (MYICT), Business Development Fund (BDF), and Rwanda Cooperative Agency (RCA) launched a national strategy on women and youth access to finance.
The ceremonies to launch the strategy were... |
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FAMILY CAMPAIGN 2012 CLOSED IN BURERA DISTRICT
The month long Family Campaign that has been running since 9th October 2012 under the theme ‘’ sustain families through the promotion of cultural values’’ was officially closed on 8th November 2012 at Kinoni Sector in Burera District by the Right Honorable Prime Minister, Dr. Pierre Damien... |
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16 Days of Activism Campaign to be launched on 27 November
From 27th November 2012 to 10th December 2012, Rwanda will join the rest of the world to celebrate 16 Days of Activism on violence against Women. This is an international campaign that was established by the United Nations in 1993.
The 16 Days of Activism on violence against Women is a global... |
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MIGEPROF received Vietnam delegation
A delegation from Vietnam visited the Ministry of Gender and Family Promotion (MIGEPROF) on 5th November 2012. Among them there were the Vice-Minister of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs (MOLISA), the Deputy Director of Children Care and Protection Administration, the Head of Children Care... |
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MIGEPROF hosts Kenyan Women Political Leaders
On 23 October 2012, MIGEPROF received a delegation from Kenya which is on a learning tour to Rwanda.
The delegation comprised 30 persons among them 25 Kenyan women political leaders and peace builders, 2 ACCORD Kenya Staff, 2 UNDP Kenya Staff. The 25 Kenyan women political leaders are... |
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INTERNATIONAL RURAL WOMEN’S DAY CELEBRATED
Women at the International Rural Women’s Day
This 15th October 2012, Rwanda has joined the world to mark the International Rural Women’s Day for the 15th time. At the national level, the celebrations were held in Karongi District, Western Province under the theme Rural Woman, strive to prosper... |
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INTERNATIONAL DAY OF THE GIRL CHILD CELEBRATED
Participants pose for a group photo
Celebrations to mark International Day of the Girl Child were held at the Kigali Serena Hotel. Following the United Nations General Assembly resolution declaring October 11 as the International Day of the Girl Child, Rwanda joined the world to mark this day... |
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A letter to the Girls of Rwanda
Abakobwa bacu,
Today we celebrate the ‘International Day of the Girl Child’ a day that the whole world has dedicated to you. A day that will promote your rights as girls, highlight gender inequalities that remain between you and your brothers and look for ways to correct any discrimination and... |
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Family Campaign launched at RUHANGO DISTRICT
On 9th October 2012, the Family month campaign was launched in RUHANGO District, in Byimana Sector of Southern Province.
This Campaign will run from 8th October to 9th November 2012 under the theme, “sustain families through the promotion of cultural values”.
The Right Honorable Prime... |
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Press Release
Family Campaign 2012
The Ministry of Gender and Family Promotion (MIGEPROF) announces this year’s Family Campaign which will take place from 9th October to November 8th 2012. The Family Campaign is an annual event held throughout Rwanda to bring to the fore issues affecting the Rwandan family... |
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INTERNATIONAL DAY OF THE GIRL - October 11th: Please Participate!
INTERNATIONAL DAY OF THE GIRL | BRIEF
YOU THINK YOU KNOW ME
She built her grandmother’s house with only her two hands.She’s 19.
She’s started akitenge-denim handbag company and a foundation that supports 10 orphans. She’s 22.
Her parents sold a cow to buy her a guitar. She’s now a dedicated... |
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TRAINING OF TRAINERS ON IMPROVING RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN SPOUSES
The Ministry of Gender and Family Promotion has launched a training of trainers on improving relationships between spouses. The training is taking place at MACADAMIA Hotel in Kicukiro District from 3rd to 4th September 2012.
The training targets 5 staff from 4 districts i.e Kicukiro,... |
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’Turikumwe’ visits MIGEPROF
A group of 17 delegates visited MIGEPROF this morning, August 17th 2012. The group comprises of youth from US and Canada and Rwanda who are part of Turikumwe Human Rights Delegation. Turikumwe is a program implemented by INARA Legal Aid Services and Global Youth Connect. It is a community... |
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Press Release
CHILDREN TO ELECT REPRESENTATIVES
Representatives to Children Forums countrywide will be elected from August 16th to 22nd 2012. These elections are organized by the Ministry of Gender and Family Promotion, the National Commission for Children, the National Electoral Commission and Districts.... |
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GBV Stakeholders Meet
The Ministry of Gender and Family Promotion held a meeting that brought together stakeholders involved in the fight against Gender Based Violence at the Lemigo Hotel on 26th July 2012.
The purpose of the meeting was to share this year’s activities and together plan activities for next year.... |
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Research Students visit MIGEPROF
A delegation of students on a study tour to Rwanda visited the Ministry of Gender and Family Promotion on 25th July 2012. The students who are part of the Alliance Linking Leaders in Education and the Services (ALLIES) were in Rwanda to learn about the country’s internal and regional dynamics in... |
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Rural women ‘have achieved’ economic emancipation
Rural women have achieved satisfying levels of economic emancipation, according to the National Council for Women (CNF).
Addressing the council’s general assembly in Rwamagana, CNF coordinator in the Eastern Province, Alice Uwingabiye, said women were no longer dependants.
She added that... |
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Nyanza remembered over 350 women killed during the genocide against Tutsi in April 1994
This Sunday, June 24, Nyanza District commemorated genocide perpetrated against Tutsi in April 1994. Nyanza particularly remembered over three hundred and fifty women killed in Kibirizi sector.
The commemoration started by putting flowers on the grave where these women were buried. This... |
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NATIONAL STEERING COMMITTEE ON GBV CONVENED IN KIGALI
This 21 June 2012, the first Steering Committee meeting of the National Policy against GBV convened at Lemigo Hotel, Kigali.
The aim of the meeting was for all stakeholders to evaluate the progress made so far in the implementation of the National Policy against GBV adopted in July 2011,... |
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Children appreciate Government for upholding their rights
Rwamagana 16th June, 2012
Rwanda joined the international community to celebrate the Day of the African Child on 16th June 2012. Celebrations were held in Rwamagana District, Eastern Province. The Day of the African Child is held to remember and honour the Soweto students who stood and fought... |
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Inyumba addresses global conference on family values
The Minister of Gender and Family Promotion, Aloisea Inyumba, has called upon global citizens to strengthen their families as foundations for a peaceful society and nation.
Inyumba made the call while addressing Universal Peace Federation and Women’s Federation for World Peace Conference that... |
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MIGEPROF HOLDS A MEETING WITH PARTNERS IN EASTERN PROVINCE
On 12th June 2012, the Ministry of Gender and Family Promotion held a meeting with Partners in Rwamagana District, Eastern Province.
The purpose of the meeting was to discuss about activities implemented by partners and review those they planned to do in the future.
The meeting was officially... |
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MIGEPROF hold meetings with Partners
MIGEPROF meets Partners in all Provinces
The Ministry of Gender and Family Promotion is holding meetings with partners in each province. The main objective of these meetings is to promote effective partnerships in gender mainstreaming and family promotion. These meetings are a vital part of... |
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National Women’s Council Meeting
National Women’s Council Meeting – 12th May 2012
The Minister of Gender and Family Promotion Hon. Aloisea Inyumba has urged members of the National Women’s Council to use their position to make the lives of other women better. Speaking at the National Women’s Council meeting on Saturday 12th May... |
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CLOSING OF WOMEN AND GIRLS’ MONTH
The Prime Minister Right Honourable Pierre Habumuremyi closed Women and Girls’ Month yesterday April 5th 2012 at a ceremony in Gakenke in the Northern Province. The campaign was a nationwide campaign which was opened on International Women’s Day 8th March 2012 by the First Lady Jeanette Kagame in... |
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PRESS RELEASE
RWANDA WOMEN AND GIRLS’ MONTH ENDS
Rwanda Women and Girls’ Month, the period dedicated to focusing on issues currently affecting women and girls in Rwanda has come to an end. Activities during the month were focused on the theme ‘Empower Women and Girls to Sustain Families’.
During this... |
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MOBILIZATION MEETING ON THE ALTERNATIVE FAMILY CARE PROGAM IN THE WESTERN PROVINCE
The National Children Commission in collaboration with Unity Club, the National Women’s Council, MIGEPROF and the Western Province, held a one day meeting on 27th March 2012 to mobilize authorities in the Western Province on the current process of reintegrating children from care institutions... |
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Good Governance week - Legal Aid for Women and Minors
The final week of the Rwanda Women and Girls’ Month focusing on Women and Good Governance has been dedicated to offering legal aid to women and minors throughout the country. Speaking at the launch of this week’s activities on March 26th 2012, the Minister of Justice Hon. Karugarama explained to... |
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Medical Camp for Disabled Children – RDF/MIGEPROF Partnership
Rwanda Defence Forces joined the Ministry of Gender and Family Promotion in Rwanda Women and Girls’ Month activities. The MIGEPROF-RDF Outreach that will last a week was opened yesterday Monday 26th March 2012. During this week, Kanombe Military Hospital will provide medical specialists from... |
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Economic Empowerment to Vulnerable Families
As part of the activities being conducted during the Women and Girls’ Month, the Ministry of Gender and Family Promotion in conjunction with the District of Nyaruguru, Rwanda Women Parliamentarians and UN Women donated 241 cows to vulnerable women on 23rd March 2012.
Hon. Aloisea INYUMBA, the... |
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Inter Club Competition held in Kigali
In the framework of the ongoing Women and Girls’ Month, a drama, song and arts competition on gender based violence was organized by the Ministry of Gender and Family Promotion in collaboration with Mission of Hope Rwanda and other stakeholders at Sports View Hotel on 25th March 2012. This... |
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International Women’s Day National Celebrations in Kayonza District
International Women’s Day celebrations were held at the village level throughout Rwanda. Government Ministers, Members of Parliament and other officials gathered with citizens in various places to mark the day. Rwanda’s theme for this year’s International Women’s Day which also marked the beginning... |
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Press Release
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY CELEBRATIONS AND RWANDA WOMEN AND GIRLS’ MONTH
Rwanda will celebrate International Women’s Day with the rest of the world on March 8th 2012. International Women’s Day is celebrated worldwide as a day when achievements in the emancipation and empowerment of women are... |
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International Women’s Day Message from Hon. Inyumba
Happy Women’s Day to all Men, Women and Children of Rwanda!
International Women’s Day - March 8th is celebrated worldwide. It is a day when women get together and take audit of the developments that have taken place and progress made in the promotion of women.
Our theme this year in Rwanda... |
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A Rwanda Where No Woman Dies giving birth
A Rwanda Where No Woman Dies giving birth
The Rwandan government has long committed to reduce maternal mortality in order to achieve United Nation’s Millennium Development Goal 5. The MDG5 target is to halve maternal and child deaths by 2015. The commitment spans three focal points. These... |
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International Women’s Day; Rwanda Women and Girls’ Month
Announcing Rwanda Women and Girls’ Month!
Rwanda will celebrate International Women’s Day with the rest of the world on March 8th 2012. This year, International Women’s Day will also be the beginning of Rwanda Women and Girls’ Month. Join us as we celebrate our achievements and be a part of... |
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NO MORE FGM!
No More FGM!
Today 6th Feb 2012 is International Day against Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), the day set aside to decry FGM. Although FGM is not practiced in Rwanda – for which we are grateful, we join the rest of the world especially our sister countries where it is a cultural practice to... |
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Hon. Inyumba wins Award
Congratulations Honourable Inyumba!
The Minister of Gender and Family Promotion, Hon. Aloisea Inyumba has won the ‘Women have Wings Courage Award’. Two other female activists will receive the award along with Hon. Inyumba; Virisila Buadromo from Fiji and Chi Yvonne Leina from Cameroon.
This... |
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NATIONAL CAMPAIGN AGAINST MALNUTRITION LAUNCHED
The National Campaign against malnutrition was launched nationwide on Saturday 28th January, 2012. The Prime Minister Pierre Damien HABUMUREMYI officiated at the national level launch in Nyaruguru District/Southern Province.
Elsewhere in the country, the campaign was launched at Umuganda in... |
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National Women’s Council Capacity Building
The National Women’s Council in partnership with UN Women held a capacity building training on gender from 27th -29th January 2012 at the Le Printemps Hotel in Kigali. The training was attended by 36 participants who included the National Women’s Council National Executive committee, Vice Mayors... |
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Gender Capacity Building
NWC Initiates Gender Capacity Building Programme
Rwanda National Women Council (NWC) yesterday, concluded a three-day rights awareness programme as part of its efforts to stem Gender Based Violence (GBV).
The workshop was attended by at least one woman representative from each district of... |
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Global Campaign against Child Marriages
Exclusive: Letting Girls Be Girls—A Global Campaign
By Marianne Schnall January 25, 2012
This week in Davos, Switzerland, the World Economic Forum will highlight a drive by The Elders to end the practice of child marriage. Every year, all over the world, 10 million girls are forcibly married... |
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The 7th National Children’s Summit – Brief Overview
The 7th National Summit held on 4th January 2012 at the Parliament Building was completed successfully with a total attendance of about 800 people including 550 child delegates and over 200 government officials. Among the children present were representatives of children from refugee camps,... |
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Gender Office wants to increase female journalists
A recent survey conducted by the Media High Council (MHC), reveals that women account for only 29 percent of journalists in Rwanda, a situation attributed to insufficient efforts on the part of the media to empower women journalists.
As part of efforts to step up the number of women working in... |
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Rwanda Women Leaders Network Launch
The Rwanda Women Leaders Network was launched on Saturday 17th December 2011 at a dinner hosted by the Ministry of Gender and Family Promotion and the One UN Rwanda. It was attended by about 250 women leaders from government sectors, private organizations, civil society, the media and Rwandan... |
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PRESS RELEASE: Launch of Rwanda Women Leaders Network
The Ministry of Gender and Family Promotion in partnership with the One UN Rwanda will launch the Rwanda Women Leaders Network on Saturday 17th December at 7.00pm at the Kigali Serena Hotel. The launch will take place at a Gala Dinner attended by women leaders from government, the legislature,... |
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Launching consultations for the 7th National Children’s Summit
During the 7th National Children’s Summit on January 4, 2012, under the theme: “Children and Equity: Our Contribution to EDPRS”, the children of Rwanda will give their views on the impact of EDPRS on their lives, and interact with decision-makers on their hopes and wishes for EDPRS II, with a... |
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Stand up for your rights, children urged
Children have been called upon to know and fight for their rights.
The call was made during celebrations of the United Nations Declarations of Human Rights (UNDHR) Day at Les Enfants de Dieu Rehabilitation Centre in Ndera, Kigali city.
The Project Manager at the rehab centre, Callixte Rafiki,... |
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Kayonza leaders pledge to eliminate GBV
Kayonza District Mayor has called on area residents to collaborate with government authorities to tackle all forms of Gender Based Violence (GBV) in the country.
John Mugabo made the appeal during a function organised by Barakabaho Foundation, a non-profit organisation founded by the Anglican... |
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Rwanda a model in GBV fight - UN
Regional countries should follow Rwanda’s strategy to combat Gender Based Violence (GBV), which has also helped accelerate the attainment of the Millennium Development Goals.
This was said yesterday by the regional director of UN-Women, Diana Ofwona, at the opening of a two-day international... |
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Stakeholders promote ICT for Women Empowerment
On November 29, 2011, Technical staff from MIGEPROF, MINICT, and RDB met alongside Civil Society and Private Sector representatives to discuss the development of an ICT for Women’s Development (ICT4WD) programme.
This is the first ever meeting of its kind to bring together representatives from... |
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Anti-GBV activists to be rewarded
Care International, Rwanda, a humanitarian organization fighting global poverty will reward Gender based Violence (GBV) activists for their efforts to eliminate the vice.
This will be part of their activities for the ‘16 days of Activism against gender based violence’, an international campaign... |
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RPF women pledge to uproot GBV
Members of the women’s federation of the ruling Rwanda Patriotic Front (RPF) in Gasabo have vowed to fight against Gender Based Violence (GBV) in the district.
Its coordinator in the district, Sheila Karigirwa Mugenzi, communicated the resolution, yesterday, during their general meeting held in... |
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Rwanda shares experience on gender matters
A 28-member delegation from 10 African countries, yesterday visited the Gender Monitoring Office (GMO), to learn from the achievements registered by the office, and the country in general, in enhancing gender equality.
The study tour is sponsored by Swedish International Development Agency,... |
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Rwanda committed to Eradicating Gender-based Violence
From 25 November 2011 to 10 December 2011, Rwanda will join the world in 16 Days of Activism for No Violence against Women. This year’s theme is: “From peace in the home to peace in the world: act together in prevention and response to gender – based violence”. This campaign will be launched in... |
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Rwandan woman scoops Goldman Sachs Award
An American investment banking and securities firm, Goldman Sachs, has rewarded Euphrasie Mukanyarwaya for her outstanding entrepreneurial skills which have seen her life and the wellbeing of her family transform remarkably.
The 50-year old who received her award in Washington DC last week,... |
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Rwandan woman on U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum Board
President Obama has now named Clemantine Wamariya to the board of the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum. Wamariya knows more about death than a young woman should. She’s an American now, but hovering always in her memory is one of the horrors of the 20th century, the genocide in Rwanda, where she... |
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No woman should die giving a life
Every expectant mother deserves to hold her child after birth. The government plans to reduce on maternal mortality rate by three quarters.
Maternal Mortality rate in Rwanda dropped from 750 to 383 per 100,000 live births according to the 2010 Health Management Information System.
Dr. Jean... |
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Teach your kids to behave in church
Have you ever been in the house of God, the cleric is preaching and you feel the sermon is directly speaking to you?
Then there is the unruly kid who cannot keep quiet. He keeps running about, throwing about the Bibles and howling for her mother’s phone, to make matters worse, the mother seems... |
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Minister Inyumba advises women to be confident
The Minister of Gender and Family Promotion, Aloisea Inyumba, has called on women to develop self confidence so as to improve their contribution towards the development of the country.
She was speaking Wednesday during a meeting on the role of women in the economic development of the country... |
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Executive Secretary of the National Commission for Children (NCC) takes up office.
The Executive Secretary of the National Commission for Children (NCC), Madam NYIRAMATAMA Zaina, who was appointed by the Cabinet on November 4, 2011 was received by the Minister of Gender and Family Promotion together with the Chairman of the Board of Commissioners for a briefing session.... |
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National Family campaign officially closed in Gisagara District
On Saturday 29th October, 2011, the month-long family campaign, which started on September 24, 2011, was officially closed throughout the country.
At the National level, the celebrations to close the family campaign took place at Mamba Sector, Gisagara District and were presided over by Mr... |
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Two - Day African Gender Forum Opened in Kigali
Participants from 29 African countries, drawn from the five corners of the continent, gathered for the Pre- Eighth African Governance Forum (AGF-VIII) multi-stakeholder Policy Dialogue
on “Gender Equality, Elections and the Management of Diversity in Africa, which is taking place in Kigali,... |
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Hillary Clinton applauds Rwanda over child rights
The US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has commended Rwanda for her endeavor to settle vulnerable children in foster families rather than keeping them in childcare institutions.
She said this during the inauguration of the Way Forward Project, a congressional summit hosted in the US on the... |
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A Two - Day African Gender Forum Opened in Kigali
Participants from 29 African countries, drawn from the five corners of the continent, gathered for the Pre- Eighth African Governance Forum (AGF-VIII) multi-stakeholder Policy Dialogue
on “Gender Equality, Elections and the Management of Diversity in Africa, which is taking place in Kigali,... |
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Care Guidelines and Situation Analysis about Children in Rwandan Orphanages
On Wednesday October 26, 2011 at the Hill Top Hotel, the Ministry of Gender and Family Promotion (MIGEPROF) held a meeting with the heads of orphanages of Rwanda.
The meeting was organized in collaboration with the Ministry of Local Government (MINALOC) and Hope and Homes for Children (HHC).... |
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MIGEPROF RECEIVED A VEHICLE FROM CARE INTERNATIONAL
On 25th October 2011, CARE International officially handed over to the Ministry of Gender and Family Promotion a Vehicle Toyota Land Cruiser Hard Top 13S, Jeep, traction 4x4.
During the ceremony to hand over the vehicle, the Country Director of CARE International, Mr. Navaraja Gyawali... |
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Closure of training on gender-based violence
On September 9th 2011 at Kigali Hill Top Hotel, a five days training for the Districts Officers in charge of Gender and Family Promotion concluded. The training was officially closed by Mr. ALFRED KAREKEZI, the Director General of MIGEPROF.
The five days training covered topics like gander... |
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Building a Family with Dignity for Sustainable Development
The Government of Rwanda, through decentralized entities and other governmental institutions and in cooperation with private sector organizations, faith-based organizations, and non-governmental organizations, is launching a month- long family campaign. Running from September 24th to October... |
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Rwanda to strengthen action to end violence against children
As part of the ongoing National Family Campaign, The Ministry of Gender and Family Promotion (MIGEPROF) in cooperation with UNICEF and other partners will hold a national conference on ending Violence against Children on 3-4 October 2011 at the Kigali Serena Hotel.
The conference will be... |
