Attending #CSW69 in New York? Join Government of Rwanda, Legal Aid Forum Rwanda & UN Women for a side event showcasing Rwanda’s progress in advancing commitments under the #BeijingDeclaration. Equality Now, SOAWR, AWLNetwork, FEMNET, Femmes Africa Solidarité, African Union Women, Gender & Youth Directorate, UN Women Liaison Office to the AU & UNECA See⏰ and📍 info👇

This afternoon, UN Women Rwanda joined the UN Rwanda family and UN staff families to honor colleagues who were killed during the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. As we remember their lives and legacy, we reaffirm our pledge: never again. #Kwibuka31

31 years on, the United Nations in Rwanda stands in solemn remembrance of the victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. #Kwibuka31

Recognizing #CEDAW as the backbone of the global #GEWE agenda & its influence on the Beijing Platform for Action & #SDGs, the 2day workshop concluded with a renewed commitment to finalize & roll out the roadmap towards the full realization of women's rights in #Rwanda. #Beijing30

Why wait for tomorrow to lead? In partnership with Green Hills Academy, UN Rwanda stands with youth of #GHAMUN as they tackle real-world challenges with bold ideas. On behalf of Ozonnia Ojielo, Angela.Zeleza reaffirms the UN’s continued commitment to empowering youth in shaping their future.

Today, UN Women was proud to join Imbuto Foundation to celebrate "20 Years of #InspiringGirls to Excel" through the Promotion of Girls' Education Campaign in #Rwanda. Heartfelt testimonies affirmed empowering girls isn't an option, but a necessity for development & prosperity.

Refreshing to have witnessed the students sessions @ Green Hills Academy’s Model UN conference today. Their confidence, clarity and passion while debating global issues was inspiring. The future looks bright. #GHAMUN #futureleaderssolutionstoday

Today, UN Women in partnership with Ministry of Education | Rwanda, Ministry of ICT and Innovation | Rwanda & Ministry of Gender & Family Promotion | Rwanda, launched Phase3 of African Girls Can Code Initiative, bringing together 120 girls from across Rwanda to learn coding, robotics &digital skills. Huge thanks to Bundesentwicklungsministerium, I&M Bank (Rwanda) Plc. & Digital Transformation Center Rwanda for making this possible!

Impossible is nothing for Rwandan girls! Catch the highlights from the African Girls Can Code Initiative Phase 3 launch this week! Over the next two weeks, 120 girls will crack code👩🏾‍💻, explore robotics & visit top tech hubs. Thanks to all partners! We're excited to see what the girls will create!

Today, Hon.Paula Ingabire, Min. of Ministry of ICT and Innovation | Rwanda, pleasantly surprised our African Girls Can Code Initiative girls at the bootcamp! She visited the girls' ongoing innovation projects, shared her personal experiences & encouraged them to take on challenges as opportunities in the pursuit of their dreams.

Seeing more girls pursue careers in technology and with initiatives like African Girls Can Code Initiative leading the way is a powerful reminder that the future of digital transformation must include, and be led by, girls. #GirlsInTech #AGCCIAfrica #UNWomen #HerInAMillion #1MRC

🌱 Yesterday, RC a.i Jennet Kem and FAO in Rwanda handed over a hydroponic vertical farming prototype to Ministry of Agriculture & Animal Resources |Rwanda —a step toward greener, self-sustaining cities! With a strong partnership City of Kigali, the scale-up begins at the city center—urban farming is going up…literally!

Earlier today, the sixth cohort of the internship program for young women and girls at local government entities, which had 120 participants, concluded with a closing ceremony. RALGA implements the program in partnership with Ministry of Gender & Family Promotion | Rwanda. Thank you to our partners and members

.Uwimana Consolee stressed the urgent need to confront all forms of GBV, especially those emerging in digital spaces. She emphasized that prevention starts in the family, and called for coordinated action to address harmful norms, promote equality & strengthen family support systems.

Opening remarks: UNW Prog Mgt Specialist Tikikel Tadele Alemu emphasized, “Empowering women is one of the most powerful levers to improve food security, strengthen resilience & drive equitable economic growth. However, it requires deliberate choices in our policies, strategies & financing.”

“#RuralWomen are the backbone of #agriculture. Yet, if agriculture were a race, they’d run twice as far, often barefoot, but still pass the baton with a smile. It’s time we gave them better shoes and the head start they deserve," inspired Dagmawi Selassie, International Fund for Agricultural Development Rwanda & Burundi Rep.

An expert panel with Ministry of Finance & Economic Planning, AGRA - Sustainably Growing Africa’s Food Systems., International Fund for Agricultural Development & PSF Rwanda captured the importance of gender-transformative policies & tools, climate-resilient approaches & innovative partnerships as pillars to uphold women’s participation & increased impact across agri-value chains.

Today, Ministry of Gender & Family Promotion | Rwanda & UN Women hosted the 5th #GenerationEquality bi-annual reflection, convening partners to share progress & explore solutions to advance #Rwanda’s commitments under the AC on Tech & Innovation to enhance women & girls #DigitalInclusion, education & leadership.

“Rwanda has the policies, commitment & partnerships to drive greater impact under #GenerationEquality. Let`s now strengthen collaboration, investment & accountability so women & girls become the innovators shaping Rwanda’s digital future.” stated Tikikel Tadele Alemu,UNW Prog. Mgt Specialist

Minister Uwimana Consolee received Irene Vida Gala, Ambassador of Brazil to Rwanda, on a courtesy call to discuss strengthening Rwanda–Brazil cooperation, with a focus on gender equality, women’s empowerment, family promotion, and broader bilateral collaboration.