WomenNow! Rwanda

We are Pan-African women! We are Diasporan women! We have a common agenda on sexual and reproductive health rights and justice. We rock the world!

[VSO Rwanda @VSO_Rwanda]

#Thread
As we come to the end of #16DaysOfActivism here are some facts you need to know:

1. It is estimated that 35 percent of women worldwide have experienced either physical and/or sexual intimate partner violence by a non-partner at some point in their lives.

[Rwanda Women's Network @RwandaWomenNet]

Let's join in the advocacy for the promotion of a society where girls and women's full potential is unlocked because they have the power to make an informed decision about their lives. #Women #Leadership #GirlPower #16Days

[WomenNow! Rwanda @WomenNow2019]

Hello friends! Tune in to this week’s show for a conversation on HIV/AIDS: What Needs to Change? @DazonDiallo, Founder & President of @SisterLoveInc & Dr. @bkateera Country Prog Mgr @ahfrwanda are going to wow you! Join in #TheSquareRw @bernanamata @CharlesHaba @curiousrwandan

[The.PR.Guy @kezio_musoke]

One of my shots from the #WomenNOW2019 summit. Dr.
@DazonDiallo Founder of @SisterLoveInc makes it easy for any photographer to snap her. She is so deeply in love with her work, the photography just comes naturally easy ... Never before have I enjoyed myself with the camera ...

[Elisabeth Jeannette @ElisabethJT]

CALL TO ACTION AT #WomenNOW2019 Summit:
To respond to the increasing rate of teen pregnancies, we need Friendly, accessible services including access to condoms & contraceptives for young people.

@WomenNow2019
@SisterLoveInc

[WomenNow! Rwanda @WomenNow2019]

Speak up against GBV in our communities, silence is the biggest monster.
#WomenNow2019 #WomenNowRwanda

[WomenNow! Rwanda @WomenNow2019]

CALLS TO ACTION: How can we continue this conversation to cause change and impact our communities?
More Women representation on health services and policy making.
Involve men in this conversation by re-educating them from the female lens.

[WomenNow! Rwanda @WomenNow2019]

Diversify SRHR information to suit all age groups of women, knowledge of our bodies and our sexuality is powerful for decision making.
Access to HIV and SRHR services shouldn't be limited to the legal maturity age. Availability of health care services to all females.

[WomenNow! Rwanda @WomenNow2019]

African Governments should prioritise health programs and funding for SRHR and HIV services. And focus more on community level reach where the real need is.

[WomenNow! Rwanda @WomenNow2019]

Final Panel: Policies and legislation that affect SRHR and HIV services.
External funding comes with the Global gag rule which impacts the availability of SRHR and HIV services especially in African countries #WomenNow2019 #WomenNowRwanda

[WomenNow! Rwanda @WomenNow2019]

Young women's deep discussion on SRHR and justice challenges.
What is the impact of HIV/AIDS on the lives of positive youth?
Do we need parental consents for under 18 teens to access SRHR services and information?
How is keeping silent on violence killing us?

[WomenNow! Rwanda @WomenNow2019]

Sharing your personal experience with violence breaks its cycle. Tell your own story, not letting others tell it for you. Silence is the monster. #WomenNOW2019 #WomenNowRwanda

[WomenNow! Rwanda @WomenNow2019]

Just like charity, violence too begins from home. How we treat our children of different genders as they grow stays with them. Teaching them to share roles from an early age encourages gender equality in a new generation.#WomenNOW2019 #WomenNowRwanda

[WomenNow! Rwanda @WomenNow2019]

Combating violence is a team effort, justice for women can not be achieved unless we enlighten and teach the men in our communities better. #WomenNow2019 #WomenNowRwanda

[WomenNow! Rwanda @WomenNow2019]

Panel discussion on GBV. Violence and silence both destroy and kill us.
The first line of defence on violence is our governments, laws that see violence checked in regards to physical violence against women.

[WomenNow! Rwanda @WomenNow2019]

About last evening ... #WomenNOW2019

[Hope Azeda @HopeAzeda]

Up and down
Round and round
Up in the clouds
Down on the ground
Eeeeh ! Eeeeh !
The tribute walk was fun 😅@WomenNow2019 @mashirikarwanda

[WomenNow! Rwanda @WomenNow2019]

PHOTOS: Happening now ... Day 2 of #WomenNOW2019 ...

[WomenNow! Rwanda @WomenNow2019]

HAPPENING NOW ... Day 2 of #WomenNOW2019 ...

[HDI Rwanda @HDIRwanda]

@HDIRwanda couldn't be more proud than being part to this @WomenNow2019 summit intended to improve women's and girls' collective action on leadership and SRHR & #Justice issues.
@SisterLoveInc @UNFPARwanda @RwandaHealth @Atayeshe @P_Ndimubanzi

[HDI Rwanda @HDIRwanda]

Nous félicitons les femmes qui se sont battues sans relâche pour le développement de leur vie, principalement pour l'autonomisation des jeunes filles!!
Nous disons merci!