UN Women Rwanda`s Strategic Note 2026-2029

The new UN Women Rwanda Strategic Note (2026–2029) reflects the Country Office`s refocused strategic direction, shifting its programmatic model from primarily project-based interventions toward upstream policy advisory, institutional capacity strengthening and catalytic programming that helps unlock public and private financing for GEWE.

This shift responds to the evolving development financing landscape and Rwanda’s continued transition toward nationally led, systems-driven development. It positions UN Women to unlock high-impact, scalable solutions that strengthen institutional systems, expand economic and leadership opportunities for women and girls, and accelerate inclusive and sustainable development outcomes.

Fully aligned with UN Women`s Strategic Plan 2026-2029, The UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) 2025–2029, and Rwanda`s Second National Strategy for Transformation (NST2), UN Women Rwanda`s interventions under this new SN will be rooted in two key outcomes:

1. By 2029, people in Rwanda benefit from transparent and accountable governance that fosters inclusive, equitable socio-economic transformation, human rights, gender equality, unity, peace and security.
2. By 2029, all people in Rwanda, especially women, girls and other vulnerable groups have improved livelihoods and benefit from competitive, diversified, and resilient inclusive economic growth that promotes gender equality, sustainable production, and consumption.