Today, @RwandaNGOForum joins the world in launching the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, beginning with the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. This year marks 77 years since the United Nations first declared 25 November a global stand against violence, yet women and girls worldwide, including here in Rwanda, still face abuse, discrimination, and systemic injustice. This moment reminds us that progress is possible, but only if we refuse to normalize violence and intentionally uplift the voices of survivors and advocates.
Violence against women and girls is not inevitable, it is preventable. Ending GBV requires solidarity across communities, institutions, and generations. It calls on us to challenge harmful norms, support survivors with dignity and compassion, strengthen accountability at every level, and champion policies that protect the rights and safety of all women and girls. Every voice matters. Every shared message matters. Every act of courage whether big or small, chips away at the silence that allows violence to continue.
As we enter these 16 days, let us raise our voices louder than ever, break the silence that has shielded abuse for too long, and take meaningful action in our homes, workplaces, schools, and communities. The future we want, a world free from GBV, begins with each of us. Together, we can end violence in all its forms.
Together, we can ensure that dignity, equality and safety become everyday realities for every woman and girl.
#16DaysRw #EndGBVRw #NoExcuseRw #HealthyAdolescentsRw
During the Genocide against the Tutsi, even Belgian peacekeepers were killed.
So to the deniers; does that suddenly make it a genocide against Tutsi, Hutu, Twa, and Belgians? Absolutely NOT.
We will keep saying it, loud and clear: the TUTSI were the sole target. Others died because they stood in the way of the killers not because they were the target.
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An absolute honor to connect with visionary leaders committed to change! Their dedication to #Connect4Change is truly inspiringโmeaningful conversations, and a shared vision for a better future! #AHAIC2025#SHARP#afyayetuhakiyetu
For the #SHARP project funded by the @EU_Partnerships (European Union) we take a back step and let the adolescents have first hand experience on all matters SRH. Today the SHARP champion @icyeza_g from @RwandaNGOForum had the chance to meet @DestaLakew@daktari1@Lupita_Nyongoโs mom Mrs. Nyongo and many other people who put adolescents first in their initiatives. This was thanks to the ongoing @AHAIC_Amref #AHAIC2025 #AHAIC2025YouthSummit in ๐ท๐ผ.
#HealthyAdolescents
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#Afyayetuhakiyetu
This is Grace, a SHARP youth champion dedicated to fostering girls' education & empowerment, and promoting adolescent SRHR. With the commitment of champions like Grace, the SHARP project helps to improve access to SRH services & commodities.
I'm thrilled to have been invited to such powerful discussion.
!It's crucial for parents to prioritize creating open conversations Providing children with comprehensive information about reproductive health equips them with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions.
@AIDSHealthcare delegates @Kemi_7 and @icyeza_g and @EmojelTrevor from Africa Bureau speaking at the Women Deliver conference tomorrow, 5:45pm Kigali time
The 2023 @WomenDeliver Virtual Conference started yesterday! Join @AIDSHealthcare and partner to explore how championing menstruation dignity & access to Comprehensive Sexuality Education can help promote Gender Equality on Wednesday. #WD2023@GirlsActIntl
Yesterday , one of our Girls Act leaders visited program members who are doing income generating activities following the capital seed given to them . We were impressed to see how they are growing in vegetable selling and sewing clothes! We keep the promise!
When girls stay in school and finish secondary education, a lot of good things happen for them and their families. They enjoy better health and can take care of themselves and their children.