Femmes en Action
Rwanda
The context
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Even 30 years later, the consequences of the genocide are still felt in daily life in Rwanda.
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The population remains deeply affected and destabilised by these events.
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Social reality continues to be difficult and painful.
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Domestic violence remains highly prevalent in society.
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Significant efforts are being made to promote peace and rebuild the social fabric.
The project
This project seeks to advance women’s economic empowerment for a fairer future in Rwanda.
The expected results are as follows:
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Women have improved knowledge of and access to services for the prevention of and response to gender-based violence (GBV).
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300 women achieve sustainable economic empowerment.
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Local communities actively engage in raising awareness on GBV and promoting gender equality.
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Stakeholders coordinate their efforts to support women’s rights and their economic empowerment.
Beneficiaries
300 women who are victims of gender-based violence or living in situations of economic vulnerability in the districts of Bugesera and Kayonza.
Local partner
How to help?
You can contribute to:
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Provide a woman with financial resources, along with technical support and follow-up.
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Establish 10 village savings and credit associations.
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Train 100 women beneficiaries on the prevention of gender-based violence, their rights, and the services available.
65€
3,700€
2,200€
We need your help:
North-South Cooperation
IBAN : LU98 0019 3555
9664 7000
BIC : BCEELULL
This project is co-financed by the Luxembourg Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs / Directorate of development cooperation.
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