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Agents of change are at the frontline of the fight against GBV, noting that ending it in his home has led to noticeable progress. COURTESY
Rwanda

GBV: Engaging men to be ‘agents of change’

Wednesday, December 06, 2023
Diane Karusisi, the CEO of Bank of Kigali and Thomas Östros, the Vice President of the European Investment Bank during the signing of the agreement at COP28 in Dubai, on December 2. Courtesy
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European Investment Bank, Bank of Kigali outline EUR 100m plan to enable Rwandan farmers adapt to climate change

Sunday, December 03, 2023
Thomas Östros, the Vice President of the European Investment Bank and Diane Karusisi, the CEO of Bank of Kigali after signing the agreement at COP28 in Dubai, on December 2. Courtesy
Agriculture

European Bank, BK announce €100m plan to enable Rwandan farmers adapt to climate change

Saturday, December 02, 2023
Imbuto Foundation champions various initiatives aimed at empowering women and girls, offering counselling, educational opportunities to support the development of a healthy, educated and prosperous society. FILE
Rwanda

Frontliners in the fight against GBV

Friday, December 01, 2023
L-R: Ambassador Robert Masozera, Director General of the Rwanda Cultural Heritage Academy, Melody Sango, Programme Manager for Culture Connects at the British Council’s Sub-Saharan Africa Arts, Jemima Kakizi, a multidisciplinary artist and curator, Anne Mazimhaka, Creative Director at Illume studio and Dida Nibagwire, co-founder and director at L’espace.
Culture

Survey on Rwanda's creative, cultural industries highlights work ahead

Wednesday, November 29, 2023
Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente delivers remarks at the Kigali Economic Forum on Monday, November 27. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi
Africa

Regional approach key to Africa’s devt- PM Ngirente

Tuesday, November 28, 2023
Foreign visitors during a guided tour of the Isange One Stop Centre to learn about Rwanda's efforts to combat gender-based violence.. Photo: Craish Bahizi
Rwanda

A look at Rwanda’s progress in anti-GBV activism

Tuesday, November 28, 2023
A victim of sexual violence crime. Gender-based violence manifests in many forms, ranging from physical and psychological, to economic and sexual. INTERNET PHOTO
Women

Uncovering the veiled reality of intimate partner violence

Monday, November 27, 2023
The New Times

Reflections on violence against women and girls

Monday, November 27, 2023
Monica Musonda, a Zambian entrepreneur and CEO of Java Foods, was among the speakers at the two-day Africa Women Innovation & Entrepreneurship Forum 2023 (AWIEF), which was held in Kigali from November 9-10. Courtesy
Women

“Do not be afraid to start out”: Zambian entrepreneur Monica Musonda to young women eying the business world

Tuesday, November 14, 2023
Officials hand over to TVET graduates start-up toolkits that will facilitate their job creation for sustained income-generating activities.
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Enabling hands-on skills to transform the lives of rural women

Tuesday, October 24, 2023
One of young women who conducted a five-month vocational skills training in the arts of clothing production at Butamwa TVET School in Nyarugenge District. Courtesy
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How vocational skills built hope for young women in Nyaruguru

Monday, October 16, 2023