On Wednesday 22nd March, Ministry of Gender and Family Promotion in partnership with Rwanda Women Leaders Network held a discussion at University of Kigali, on gender equality, women empowerment, and Gender Based Violence prevention and response. The discussions attracted more than 100 students.

Photo:Students at Kigali University during the discussions

Representing the Rwanda Women Leaders Network, mentorship commissioner Madam, Rosette Nkundimfura said if everyone owned and considered gender equality in a more personalized manner, it would be perceived differently, adding that Rwanda Women Leaders Network is the kind of exposure needed for more women leaders.

Photo:Mentorship commissioner at the RWLN Madam, Rosette Nkundimfura addressing students

Speaking to students on this day Prof. Felix Maringe the Deputy Vice Chancellor of Academics at the University of Kigali said “Women lead differently due to their nature, they are good listeners, and care about others”. He urged women to take more ownership of the challenges they face and strive to find solutions. He acknowledged that Rwanda had created more opportunities for women to take up leadership roles. Participants agreed that a woman leader to emerge depends on a variety of factors, one of them being exposure and her personal background, and they committed to facilitate the process.