Secondary school Year 2 student Hanifa, 15, took over from @MediaUmubyeyi as @RwandaWomen Executive Secretary for a day. As head girl at a school of 3,000+ students, Hanifa dreams of a world where girls and women can be changemakers. During her takeover, she fronted a television mobilisation campaign on @TV1Rwanda advocating for girls’ and women’s participation in leadership and decision-making spaces, and gained first-hand insight into the responsibilities of the Executive Secretary’s office. #GirlsTakeover | #IDG2026

#GirlsTakeover is back! Young leaders are stepping into the spaces where decisions are made. Brillante, 15, took over from @PlanRwandaCD for a day of leadership experience. A secondary school student aspiring to become a visionary leader, Brillante presented the 'Change Her Forecast' report at the Extended Country Management Team (ECMT) meeting and took on the Country Director’s daily responsibilities at the office. “Girls need opportunities to showcase their talents and skills. This builds their confidence and helps them believe they can become leaders too,” she remarked. @PlanRwandaCD also shared her leadership journey, from childhood to the present, highlighting that Brillante should believe in herself, as she is already a leader today and can become an excellent leader tomorrow. #IDG2026

🔔 Tubararikiye ikiganiro! ✅ Rirarashe | @TV1Rwanda 🗓️ Kuwa Gatanu, taliki ya 16/10/2026 ⏲️ Isaha: 8h00' - 9h00' 🎯 Insanganyamatsiko: Uruhare rw’abakobwa n’abagore mu nzego zifatirwamo ibyemezo 🤝 Ikiganiro murakigezwaho na @PlanRwanda ku bufatanye na @RwandaWomen ndetse n’abana bitabiriye 'Gahunda yo gushyigikira abakobwa mu nzego z’ubuyobozi (Girls Takeover).'

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