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Revisiting Rwanda five years after record-breaking parliamentary elections

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Five years back something historic happened. The 2013 Rwandan Parliamentary elections ushered in a record-breaking 64 per cent of seats for women candidates, making Rwanda the top country for women in politics.

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Five years back something historic happened. The 2013 Rwandan Parliamentary elections ushered in a record-breaking 64 per cent of seats for women candidates, making Rwanda the top country for women in politics.

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Rwanda: Call for Renewed Political Will to Bridge Gender Gaps in All Sectors

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Rwanda: Call for Renewed Political Will to Bridge Gender Gaps in All Sectors

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As African countries push for respect and promotion of gender equality, political will is key to accelerate attainment of gender equality on the continent.

The remarks were made Thursday by Donatille Mukabalisa, the Speaker of Parliament, while officiating at a gender conference in Kigali held under the theme, "Changing dynamics and accelerating Progress". It brought together over 200 delegates from across the continent.

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As African countries push for respect and promotion of gender equality, political will is key to accelerate attainment of gender equality on the continent.

The remarks were made Thursday by Donatille Mukabalisa, the Speaker of Parliament, while officiating at a gender conference in Kigali held under the theme, "Changing dynamics and accelerating Progress". It brought together over 200 delegates from across the continent.

Policy Brief: Advancing Women’s Caucuses in Legislatures

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September 21, 2016

Policy Brief: Advancing Women’s Caucuses in Legislatures

Women’s caucuses are particularly useful for strengthening the voice of an under-heard constituency.

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Women’s caucuses are particularly useful for strengthening the voice of an under-heard constituency.

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Rwanda Enacts Friendly Law for New Mothers

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Rwanda Enacts Friendly Law for New Mothers

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Rwanda, leader on women’s political empowerment, have recently passed a new law giving rights to new mothers. Thus, the new maternity protection law gives mothers a one year leave plus a payment that equals 100% of the salary. According to Yvonne Uwayisenga, deputy vice-chairperson of the Chamber of Deputies’ Committee on Political Affairs and Gender, this law represents a major success for women’s rights.

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Rwanda, leader on women’s political empowerment, have recently passed a new law giving rights to new mothers. Thus, the new maternity protection law gives mothers a one year leave plus a payment that equals 100% of the salary. According to Yvonne Uwayisenga, deputy vice-chairperson of the Chamber of Deputies’ Committee on Political Affairs and Gender, this law represents a major success for women’s rights.

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In Rwanda, women paved the way to reconciliation

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In Rwanda, women paved the way to reconciliation

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Twenty years ago tonight, the assassination of Rwanda’s president set in motion the most gruesomely efficient genocide in modern history. The anniversary reminds us of the brutality of those 100 days — 800,000 people killed because of their Tutsi ethnicity, or because they stood up for their neighbors.

But we are also reminded of the less-known stories of the extraordinary women who took the lead in rescuing Rwandan society over the past two decades.

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Twenty years ago tonight, the assassination of Rwanda’s president set in motion the most gruesomely efficient genocide in modern history. The anniversary reminds us of the brutality of those 100 days — 800,000 people killed because of their Tutsi ethnicity, or because they stood up for their neighbors.

But we are also reminded of the less-known stories of the extraordinary women who took the lead in rescuing Rwandan society over the past two decades.

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Rwanda: Minister Gasinzigwa Calls for More Women in Peace-Keeping Missions

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Rwanda: Minister Gasinzigwa Calls for More Women in Peace-Keeping Missions

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The call was made on Tuesday by the Minister for Gender and Family Promotion, Oda Gasinzigwa at the closure of a two-day workshop on building capacity of prisons warders on international peacekeeping missions.

The workshop attracted delegates from 25 countries and representatives of international organisations. The event aimed at exploring reforms on how to train warders for peace-keeping missions.

We invite you to read the full article published November 28, 2013

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The call was made on Tuesday by the Minister for Gender and Family Promotion, Oda Gasinzigwa at the closure of a two-day workshop on building capacity of prisons warders on international peacekeeping missions.

The workshop attracted delegates from 25 countries and representatives of international organisations. The event aimed at exploring reforms on how to train warders for peace-keeping missions.

We invite you to read the full article published November 28, 2013

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Rwanda: Women Leaders Elect New Representatives to Council

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Rwanda: Women Leaders Elect New Representatives to Council

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The National Women Council (NWC) has elected two new members to its board.

Beatrice Mukasine and Liberatha Kakuze were elected to the council executive for a five-year term during a general assembly on Thursday at Nyandungu in Kigali.

Mukasine was elected as the new national coordinator for NWC, replacing Francesca Tengera, who was elected to Parliament in the September polls.

We invite you to read the full article published November 16, 2013

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The National Women Council (NWC) has elected two new members to its board.

Beatrice Mukasine and Liberatha Kakuze were elected to the council executive for a five-year term during a general assembly on Thursday at Nyandungu in Kigali.

Mukasine was elected as the new national coordinator for NWC, replacing Francesca Tengera, who was elected to Parliament in the September polls.

We invite you to read the full article published November 16, 2013

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