Rwanda Women's Network

As we gathered for our General Assembly, we welcomed new members who wished to be part of the RWN community and walked them through the key achievements and progress made across our programs together with other members. @RwandaLocalGov @GBVnet @unwomenrwanda @ProfemmesTH @GenderMonitorRw @RwandaGender @trocaire @KvinnaKvinnaINT @unwomenrwanda @AFD_France @ambafrancerwa @womenstrongintl @FemnetProg @balikungerii @GBVnet @WomenforWomen @giz_rwanda @medicamondiale

Good ideas deserve to be seen, heard, and given room to grow. ✨ Women from Bugesera and Kayonza brought their business ideas to the spotlight during the Femmes en Action economic empowerment pitching session. Having completed training on income-generating activities and entrepreneurship, participants presented their products, services, and business plans to the RWN project coordination team, showcasing the skills, creativity, and confidence they have been developing. The session provided an opportunity for participants to receive guidance and feedback from the RWN team, helping them reflect on their business ideas and identify areas for further development. The next step is turning these ideas into lasting opportunities, stronger businesses, and more sustainable livelihoods. @RwandaLocalGov @UNTrustFundEVAW @GBVnet @unwomenrwanda @ProfemmesTH @GenderMonitorRw @RwandaGender @trocaire @medicamondiale @KvinnaKvinnaINT @unwomenrwanda @AFD_France @ambafrancerwa @womenstrongintl @FemnetProg @balikungerii @GBVnet @WomenforWomen @giz_rwanda

Together with our regional partners, Rwanda Women’s Network visited Isange One Stop Centre in Kacyiru to learn from Rwanda’s approach to supporting survivors of gender-based violence (GBV) and child abuse. The visit was part of a regional planning workshop focused on strengthening referral systems, building service providers’ skills, and improving access to coordinated, survivor-centred support. By learning from Rwanda’s experience and sharing knowledge across countries, partners are working towards stronger cooperation and more holistic support for women and girls affected by sexual and gender-based violence (S/GBV). @RIB_Rw @medicamondiale @uwonet @RwandaLocalGov @UNTrustFundEVAW @GBVnet @unwomenrwanda @ProfemmesTH @GenderMonitorRw @RwandaGender @trocaire @KvinnaKvinnaINT @unwomenrwanda @AFD_France @ambafrancerwa @womenstrongintl @FemnetProg @balikungerii @GBVnet @WomenforWomen @giz_rwanda

One year ago, we said goodbye to our Ingabire Marie Immaculée, a valued member of the Rwanda Women’s Network Board. Today, we remember her dedication to justice, her commitment to women’s rights, and the lasting legacy she left in the lives of the women she stood with. Her contribution will always be remembered. 🕊️ Umwaka urashize dusezeye Ingabire Marie Immaculée, wari umwe mu bagize Inama y’Ubuyobozi ya Rwanda Women’s Network. Uyu munsi, twibuka ubwitange bwe mu guharanira ubutabera n’uburenganzira bw’abagore, ndetse n’umurage mwiza yasize mu buzima bw’abagore yafatanyaga na bo. Ibyo yadukoreye tuzakomeza tubyibuka. 🕊️ @RwandaLocalGov @ProfemmesTH @unwomenrwanda @GenderMonitorRw @RwandaGender @TI_Rwanda @anticorruption @REMA_Rwanda @UNTrustFundEVAW @GBVnet @RwandaHealth @ahfrwanda @SwedeninRW @trocaire @medicamondiale @KvinnaKvinnaINT @AFD_France @ambafrancerwa @womenstrongintl @FemnetProg @balikungerii @GBVnet @WomenforWomen @giz_rwanda

Icyumweru cyahariwe ubukangurambaga, Umuryango Rwanda Women's Network kubufatanye na Karere ka @KayonzaDistrict , batanze ikiganiro kuri @Radiorwanda_RBA gifite Insanganyamatsiko ivuga iti: Ihame ry'Uburinganire, Inkingi y'Umuryango Ushoboye kandi Utekanye. Binyuze mu mushinga wa Femmes en Action, kubufatanye na Cooperation Nord Sud, RWN yasangije abakurikiye ikiganiro kubyo ikora, harimo no gufasha imiryango 150 mu karere ka Kayonza yabanaga mu makimbirane, tuyifasha kuva murayo makimbirane bakiteza imbere. @RwandaLocalGov @UNTrustFundEVAW @GBVnet @RwandaHealth @CityofKigali @ahfrwanda @unwomenrwanda @ProfemmesTH @GenderMonitorRw @RwandaGender @trocaire @medicamondiale @KvinnaKvinnaINT @unwomenrwanda @AFD_France @ambafrancerwa @womenstrongintl @FemnetProg @balikungerii @GBVnet @WomenforWomen @giz_rwanda @CityofKigali

Some days are harder than others. You may feel overwhelmed, unsafe, or be facing gender-based violence, and simply need someone to talk to. You don't have to carry it all alone. Rwanda Women's Network's hotline 3435 is here for you: counselling, referrals, medical support, and a listening ear. You deserve care and protection. Hari iminsi igoye kurusha indi. Niba wumva uremerewe, udatekanye, cyangwa niba uri guhura n’ihohoterwa ukaba wifuza uwo waganiriza, wahamagara RWN ku murongo utishyurwa 3435 tukagufasha: yaba ubujyanama, ubuvuzi, kukumva, cyangwa kuguhuza n’inzego zagufasha. Ukwiye kwitabwaho no kurengerwa. @RwandaLocalGov @UNTrustFundEVAW @GBVnet @RwandaHealth @CityofKigali @ahfrwanda @unwomenrwanda @ProfemmesTH @GenderMonitorRw @RwandaGender @trocaire @medicamondiale @KvinnaKvinnaINT @unwomenrwanda @AFD_France @ambafrancerwa @womenstrongintl @FemnetProg @balikungerii @GBVnet @WomenforWomen @giz_rwanda @CityofKigali

A new chapter begins! This morning, Rwanda Women’s Network and the Embassy of Sweden in Rwanda @SwedeninRW officially signed a three-year partnership to implement the Empowered Civil Society: Enhancing Capacity and Transparency for Gender Equality in Rwanda project. Through advocacy, capacity building, and sub-granting support to civil society organizations, the project will advance gender equality, human rights, child protection, climate action, family promotion, and inclusive governance. We look forward to the meaningful impact we will create together. @RwandaLocalGov @UNTrustFundEVAW @GBVnet @unwomenrwanda @ProfemmesTH @GenderMonitorRw @RwandaGender @trocaire @medicamondiale @KvinnaKvinnaINT @unwomenrwanda @AFD_France @ambafrancerwa @womenstrongintl @FemnetProg @balikungerii @GBVnet @WomenforWomen @giz_rwanda

Happy Liberation Day, Rwanda🇷🇼 As we celebrate 32 years of Liberation, we honor the courage that restored peace and hope to Rwanda. A liberated and inclusive mindset helps build a stronger and more sustainable nation. Rwanda’s journey continues! Umunsi Mwiza wo Kwibohora, Rwanda 🇷🇼 Mu gihe twizihiza imyaka 32 yo Kwibohora, twubashye ubutwari bwagaruye amahoro n'ibyiringiro mu Rwanda. Imitekerereze ibohowe kandi ihuza bose ifasha kubaka igihugu gikomeye kandi kirambye. Urugendo rw’u Rwanda rurakomeje!

64 years of independence. Countless reasons to keep moving forward together. Happy Independence Day, Rwanda!🇷🇼 Imyaka 64 y'Ubwigenge. Impamvu nyinshi zo gukomeza gutera imbere dufatanyije twese hamwe. Umunsi mwiza w'Ubwigenge, Rwanda!🇷🇼

As part of the Femmes en Action Project, Rwanda Women’s Network (RWN) and North-South Cooperation are supporting vulnerable women in @KayonzaDistrict and @BugeseraDistr through trainings on financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and savings. Building on these skills, participants are now forming Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLAs) to save together, access small loans, invest in income-generating activities supporting one another, and strengthen their economic resilience for a brighter future. @RwandaLocalGov @UNTrustFundEVAW @GBVnet @unwomenrwanda @ProfemmesTH @GenderMonitorRw @RwandaGender @trocaire @medicamondiale @KvinnaKvinnaINT @unwomenrwanda @AFD_France @ambafrancerwa @womenstrongintl @FemnetProg @balikungerii @GBVnet @WomenforWomen @giz_rwanda

Did you know that many non-communicable diseases (NCDs), such as hypertension, diabetes, and certain cancers, can develop silently for years before symptoms appear? That is why our Health Center hosts a health awareness session every Thursday morning, bringing community members together to learn about prevention and early detection. Participants receive valuable health information, undergo routine screenings, and gain practical guidance on reducing risk factors and taking proactive steps toward a healthier future. Join us and take charge of your health—because prevention starts with awareness. @RwandaLocalGov @UNTrustFundEVAW @GBVnet @RwandaHealth @CityofKigali @ahfrwanda @unwomenrwanda @ProfemmesTH @GenderMonitorRw @RwandaGender @trocaire @medicamondiale @KvinnaKvinnaINT @unwomenrwanda @AFD_France @ambafrancerwa @womenstrongintl @FemnetProg @balikungerii @GBVnet @WomenforWomen @giz_rwanda @CityofKigali

As part of the ongoing Femmes en Action Project activities, Rwanda Women’s Network, together with North South Cooperation and local authorities, organized a community awareness session in Nyamirama sector @EsNyamirama, @KayonzaDistrict. The discussions focused on gender equality, GBV prevention, and family law, helping communities strengthen understanding, reduce violence, and promote positive change within families. @RwandaLocalGov @UNTrustFundEVAW @GBVnet @unwomenrwanda @ProfemmesTH @GenderMonitorRw @RwandaGender @trocaire @medicamondiale @KvinnaKvinnaINT @unwomenrwanda @AFD_France @ambafrancerwa @womenstrongintl @FemnetProg @balikungerii @GBVnet @WomenforWomen @giz_rwanda