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Claire Uwineza, leads a non-profit social enterprise, Resonate, which works to address the “confidence gap” faced by women and girls in Rwanda, which often leads to missed opportunities for their advancement.
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Rwanda continues to make remarkable strides in advancing gender equality and women's leadership. With a group of newly inducted parliamentarians, it was crucial for Rwanda’s 80 parliamentarians (51 women and 29 men) to enhance their understanding of gender-responsive and transformative governance, leadership, and development. To address this need, UN Women, in collaboration with the Rwanda Women Parliamentary Forum (FFRP), organized a two-day induction training on gender equality and women’s transformational leadership at the Parliament of Rwanda.
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At 23, Katie Nyuma Munthali is on a mission to bridge the gender gap in technology in Malawi. Katie’s commitment to technology isn’t just about personal growth—it’s about creating opportunities for others. “I’ve seen how technology drives innovation and change,” she explains. “I want to use my skills to make a positive impact, especially for girls in my community.”
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Rwanda has taken a significant step in the combat against HIV and gender-based violence (GBV) by endorsing and initiating the National Operational Plan for the Adolescent Girls and Young Women (AGYW) Program focused on HIV Prevention, Gender-based Violence (GBV) and Sexual Reproductive Health (SRH). This initiative was co-organized by the Rwanda Biomedical Centre (RBC), UN Women, and UNFPA. A stakeholders' meeting held on December 1, 2024, at the Serena Hotel in Rubavu District convened senior leaders from the UN Joint Team on AIDS, various Rwandan governmental bodies, diverse development partners, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and Civil Society Organizations.
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The Embassy of the Netherlands and UN Women convened Female Heads of Missions, UN Agencies, and Male Changemakers in Uganda to discuss a 2025 Beijing+30 campaign. The initiative will celebrate Uganda's gender equality progress, promote positive narratives, and amplify grassroots voices through collaborative events and advocacy.
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UN Women South Sudan, in collaboration with key partners, launched impactful activities for the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, emphasizing solidarity, policy action, and community engagement to eliminate violence against women and girls in South Sudan.
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Abuk Deng, a 26-year-old mother and GBV survivor in Aweil West County, transforms from silence to advocacy through education and empowerment provided by HASS and UN Women, breaking cycles of traditional restrictions and inspiring change.
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I am Generation Equality because…
I believe in the power of inclusion, shared vision, and long-term commitment to change. My name is Thina Maphosa from Yes Trust Zimbabwe. Yes Trust is a youth-focused organization working to promote social change around issues of gender equality, sexual reproductive health and rights, youth participation in governance, and safe migration.
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My name is Teresa Mugadza. Coming from Zimbabwe, I currently serve as Kenya Country Manager at the International Development Law Organization (IDLO). As a dedicated Generation Equality Commitment Maker and Leader, I am deeply committed to driving meaningful change for women all over the world.
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In 2024, Burundi’s youth are a powerful force for transformation, making up nearly 60% of the population. This young generation holds immense potential to shape the nation’s future through education, entrepreneurship, health initiatives and civic leadership.
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During the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, Generation Equality is celebrating commitment makers that are driving action to end gender-based violence. WiLDAF Tanzania, stands at the forefront of an inspiring journey to eradicate gender-based violence and empower women and girls nationwide.
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I am Generation Equality because…
I believe in a world where every young woman’s voice is heard, and her rights are protected. By championing youth-centered policies, I aim to create an inclusive future where young women can lead and thrive.
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I am Generation Equality because…
I strongly believe that grassroots women have the knowledge and strength to lead in climate action and inspire a more sustainable, just world.
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I believe that every young woman has the power to shape a future that is fair, inclusive, and sustainable. My name is Councilor Michelle Murinda, Government Official and Representative of the African Women Leaders Network (AWLN).
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I am Generation Equality because…
I believe in a world where every woman, girl, and person - regardless of gender - has equal opportunities and lives a dignified and safe life.
Addressing the huge Demand for Services by Survivors of Violence Against Women and Girls in Ethiopia
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In Ethiopia, violence against women and girls continues to be a major challenge and a threat to women’s empowerment. Women and girls face physical, psychological and sexual abuse that undermines their health and ability to earn livelihoods, disrupts social systems and relationships, and robs girls of their childhoods and education.
The 2016 Ethiopian Demographic and Health Survey (EDHS) reported that 23% of women have experienced physical violence, and 10% have faced sexual violence.
The Association for Women’s Sanctuary and Development, one of UN Women’s implementing partners, was established to advance women's social and economic development. It operates five safehouses in different regions of Ethiopia, and a new shelter is currently under construction to address the issue of insufficient space.
UN Women Ethiopia continues to support such initiatives through its Ending Violence Against Women and Girls Programme, aiming to improve the availability and accessibility of quality services for women and girls.
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Bringing together over 3,000 young people from across Africa, the 7th edition of the Youth Connekt Africa Summit, held in Kigali from November 8-11, 2024, marked a significant milestone in advancing gender equality, youth empowerment, and innovation among key youth and other stakeholders on the continent. 20+ African ministers of youth, youth entrepreneurs, leaders, innovators, artists, and students converged in Kigali for the summit.
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In many parts of the world, including Kenya, women carry the heavy burden of care work—cooking, cleaning, looking after children, the elderly, or sick family members. Most of this work is unpaid and often goes unnoticed, despite how essential it is to daily life.
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The goal is to foster sustainable pathways for women-led innovations to thrive and contribute to Africa’s socio-economic development. This parallel event will focus on overcoming the barriers young women face in tech entrepreneurship.
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Lucide Pascale Isingizwe's journey is a powerful example of how the African Girls Can Code Initiative (AGCCI), organized by UN Women, has transformed lives and opened doors to incredible opportunities. Selected as a beneficiary of the AGCCI, followed by her participation in the Siemens EmpowerHer program, Lucide embraced each opportunity with determination and a passion to excel.