President Paul Kagame has praised Rwandan women for their role in the development of the country, adding that empowering women and ensuring gender equality were yardsticks for development.
Kagame, made the remarks, yesterday, while opening a two day International Conference on the "Role of Leadership in Promoting Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment."
"Empowering women and ensuring gender equality ultimately enriches communities and entire nations. Both historically, during our liberation struggle and even more recently, in reconstructing our country, women have contributed greatly and have been at the forefront of political, economic and reconciliation initiatives," Kagame said.
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President Paul Kagame has praised Rwandan women for their role in the development of the country, adding that empowering women and ensuring gender equality were yardsticks for development.
Kagame, made the remarks, yesterday, while opening a two day International Conference on the "Role of Leadership in Promoting Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment."
"Empowering women and ensuring gender equality ultimately enriches communities and entire nations. Both historically, during our liberation struggle and even more recently, in reconstructing our country, women have contributed greatly and have been at the forefront of political, economic and reconciliation initiatives," Kagame said.
To read the complete news story please visit AllAfrica.com