The Rwanda National Police (RNP) 11th ‘Police Women Convention’ started this Tuesday, September 21, bringing together about 150 female officers from different departments and units of the force to reflect on the achievements, challenges and way forward towards gender promotion and accomplishment of their duties.
There is need for more female journalists in decision-making positions and protection of women in the trade from sexual and any other violence that may impede their career growth, officials have said.
The call was made on Monday as the world celebrates Press Freedom Day which is marked every year on May 3.
In a televised message to mark the day, Jeannette Bayisenge, the Minister of Gender and Family Promotion said that just like in other sectors, female journalists have a big role to play in national development in collaboration with their male colleagues. However, in order for them to achieve that, we should protect them from sexual violence and any other kind of violence that can prevent them from exploiting existing opportunities and benefiting their rights, she said.
December 24, 2020
KIGALI, Rwanda
A 33-year-old Rwandan woman has broken her silence about domestic violence, calling for justice after she was allegedly battered by her husband for years.
The ordeal of the woman, identified only as Mugisha to protect her privacy, recently came to the fore after she filed a case seeking a divorce at a court in northern Rwandaâs Musanze district which is still pending trial.
Fond memories
In an interview with Anadolu Agency, Mugisha recalled how she had an amazing wedding that followed a year-long courtship with her husband.
In 2017, the couple married in a church, vowing to stay together until death separated them.