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A Rwandan NGO that works to defend and promote the rights of women and children.
Head Office:Kigali-Rwanda
Joined November 2016
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We're excited to share our 2023 Annual Report! Last year, Haguruka served over 10,000 rights holders with free legal aid services and empowered thousands more through capacity-building & awareness. Discover our impact stories & innovative approaches that made a difference in the
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2021 marked 30 years since Haguruka was founded.
We are proud to reflect on our accomplishments and to give insight on our continued efforts in advancing the rights of women and children.
Download our 2021 Annual Report to learn more ⏬
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In her presentation, Ninette Umurerwa, our Executive Secretary, delved into Haguruka's impact over the past five years, approaches underpinning our success stories, lessons and best practices that can be taken from our experiences.
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Today, we had the honour to welcome the Mayor
@MutabaziRich
of
@BugeseraDistr
to our office. Our long-term partnership with Bugesera remains committed to promoting and defending the rights of women and children. Together, we are truly making a difference!
#CollaborationGoals
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In the spirit of observing
#16DaysOfActivism
against gender-based violence, Today we hosted breakfast meeting that convened various stakeholders from government entities and partner organizations to showcase Haguruka’s approaches to GBV prevention and response.
#Haguruka
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🎉 Concluding 2023 with immense gratitude! 🌟 To our donors, partners, members of Haguruka, right holders, and staff—thank you for your contributions to transforming the lives of those we serve. May the new year be filled with prosperity, peace, and joy. 💙💙
#HappyNewYear
🙏
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Reflecting on a remarkable year of achievements, teamwork, and genuine camaraderie. Here's to celebrating our accomplishments and the well-being of our employees and our Board of Directors at our
#YearEndParty
! Together, we've made it a remarkable journey. 💪🎉👏
#TeamSpirit
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Women's voices matter! Haguruka brought together 35 women-led organizations and gender equality activists to discuss key women's issues for consideration in the development of
#NST2
, aiming to address remaining challenges and ensure effective participation.
#ParticipationMatters
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Today, the
@USAmbRwanda
Deb MacLean paid a courtesy visit to Haguruka. Our discussions focused on addressing GBV, domestic violence, and Haguruka's work in addressing these
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✨Proud to stand united for change!
Today, Haguruka team marched alongside
@RwandaGender
, partners, and citizens of
@CityofKigali
during
#CarFreeDay
, dedicating our steps and voices to raise awareness in support of
#16DaysOfActivism
against Gender-Based Violence.
#EndGBV
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Today, we joined
@RwandaGender
and other partners in the launch of
#16DaysOfActivism
against
#GBV
in Ntarama
@BugeseraDistr
. It is the event that started with
#Umuganda
and emphasised the importance of standing united against GBV and investing in preventing it.
#OrangeTheWorld
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Haguruka was excited to present our research titled “Understanding Factors Leading to Low Representation of Women in Decision-Making at the Local Level” during the national-level meeting on mobilizing women leaders for transformative governance.
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Today, Haguruka conducted an induction meeting with leaders & staff of implementing partners of the pilot phase of ADR interventions project in 10 districts across the country.
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Today, we welcomed a team from the
@SavetheChildren
#Sweden
Aid Academy on their learning visit where we discussed our respective approaches and strategic areas of intervention in the efforts to promote and defend the rights of women and children.
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Today, Minister of
@RwandaGender
Hon.
@BayisengeJn
paid a courtesy visit to one of our shelters in
@MusanzeDistrict
. The shelters are homes to some of GBV victims we support. The discussions focused on how we can strengthen partnership in GBV prevention and response.
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This morning, we were delighted to host a delegation from
@ambafrancerwa
, Col. Laurent Lesaffre and
@AdrianaDomagala
. We discussed areas of collaboration and delved into the work of Haguruka in supporting victims of
#GBV
& facilitating DNA tests to support women and teen mothers.
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Women have the right to meaningful participation in decision-making processes at all levels. Research indicates that when women are included in political processes, it leads to greater peace and stability.
#EqualityForAll
#InclusionMatters
#EmpowerWomen
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🎉Our
#AnnualReport
for 2022 is out📢!
Read and learn about how women's and children’s access to quality justice has impacted their lives and many success stories on how communities have changed.
Read the full report at
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Empowering the Next Generation of Lawyers! Through our partnership with
@ULK_info
, we kicked off a two-day training today for 50 law students. Equipping them with knowledge of Legal Aid Standards in Civil Cases (Family & Personal Matters), Land Matters, Criminal Cases, and more.
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Haguruka staff were thrilled to participate in special women's sports organized by
@CityofKigali
,
@RwandaWomen
@RwandaGender
, and other partners. This sport, attended by HE
@FirstLadyRwanda
, inspired women to participate in sports and embrace a healthier lifestyle. What a way to
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Today, Haguruka is holding a validation meeting on its new assessment report about the effectiveness of the implementation of key
#gender
equality related laws and policies in Rwanda. (1/3)
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📌Tomorrow at the
#WomenDeliver2023
, we're thrilled to showcase our 30-year &above journey in empowering women across the nation! Join us at our exhibition in
#KivuTent
at
#K34
booth and learn about our incredible achievements and impact.
#WomenDeliver2023
#SpaceSolidySolutions
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Today, Haguruka was visited by the Permanent Secretary of
@RwandaGender
at our shelters in
@KayonzaDistrict
. We discussed strengthening our joint efforts in using available resources including
#shelters
to support
#GBV
victims.
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Today, Haguruka hosted a validation meeting to discuss findings from our shelter services research in Rwanda. Over 30 stakeholders from different institutions and partners emphasized the importance of collective efforts to improve support for GBV survivors.
The research
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Child protection goes beyond meeting children's physical needs and also caters to their mental & psychosocial needs to safeguard their lives and futures.
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Haguruka was honored to attend a partners' meeting with
@InterpeaceTweet
's President
@ikakoma1
during his visit regarding
#Kwibuka30
. Our collaboration has been instrumental in promoting societal healing in Rwanda through family-based healing approaches.
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We will be there!!!
It will be our great pleasure to participate and showcase our services at this high-level conference
#WomenDeliver2023
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Despite the conflicts between parents, the child’s welfare should always be the priority.
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When women are abused, not only are they physically hurt, but are damaged emotionally. It’s a humiliating experience especially that most perpetrators are people close to them or those meant to protect them.
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Today, we hosted
@USAIDRwanda
team at our office where we held candid discussions on how to ensure sustainability of mobile legal aid clinic as an approach that ensures access to justice for citizens.
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Haguruka, with our partners under
#DufatanyeKubakaUbutabera
, was delighted to host
@USAIDRwanda
partners today in
@Nyarugenge
. They witnessed how our mobile legal clinic advances Gender Equality & Social Inclusion (GESI) by providing accessible legal aid to the community.
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Efficiency and effectiveness can only be achieved through team spirit & a collective commitment to the implementation of planned milestones. Haguruka staff held 2 -day planning meeting to deepen
understanding of our projects & plans together for upcoming annual interventions.
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Women and men in leadership must work collaboratively to end violence and discrimination against women in society. We cannot move forward if we do not move forward together.
#womeninleadership
#womenempowerment
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Today, Haguruka kicked off a 2 days' training of teachers on Child Rights & how to promote them in schools. This training aims to enhance teachers' capacity in helping children understand their rights & educating them on self-advocacy.
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Men must be actively engaged in
#GBV
prevention programs so that they become proper advocates against GBV and encourage positive masculinity. Mobilizing men in this plight is key to effectuating real change.
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We empower citizens to claim their rights. When human rights are protected, humanity is preserved
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Haguruka was delighted to join
@RwandaWomen
in a 2-day training for women candidates aspiring to be among the 24 deputies representing women in upcoming elections. Women were trained in public speaking skills, campaign ethics, and more.
#RwandaElections
#WomenInPolitics
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Today is the
#InternationalDayOfRuralWomen
.
As we celebrate them, we renew our commitment to advocate for their rights including their land & property rights as
#ruralwomen
play a significant role in boosting agriculture and hence food security.
Happy
#RuralWomensDay
!
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In alignment with
#16DaysOfActivismAgainstGBV
, Haguruka organized a breakfast meeting that brought together stakeholders from government entities and partner organizations to showcase approaches in the fight against GBV.
Learn more in this article:
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Haguruka was privileged this morning to host the SG of
@KvinnaKvinnaINT
@ptandorff
at our head office. Our discussions hinged on Haguruka's role in
#SGBV
prevention & response including our legal clinics approach.
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To all the incredible women, we celebrate and honour you. Your wins are our wins. May you continue thriving, overcoming all obstacles in your journey to fully become. Happy Women’s Day!
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We empower children by encouraging them to have a say on the issues affecting their lives, understand and enjoy their rights, and ensure they grow up with an awareness of gender equality.
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Every child has the right to be protected from danger. Let us all be vigilant & take proper action against any situation or environment where children are exposed to violence, abuse or exploitation.
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Haguruka was thrilled to host a group of students from the University of Minnesota
@UMNews
who came to learn about our interventions in women's empowerment in Rwanda. We engaged in discussions on our approaches and the impact we've made over the past 30 years.
#30YearsOfImpact
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Because sexuality education ensures that youth learn about what is right and safe, it’s our responsibility to equip them with the right information on sexuality
#sexualityeducation
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Yesterday
@rbarwanda
, Haguruka hosted a radio talk show with adolescent students on a pleasure-positive approach to teaching
#SRHR
. Discussions hinged on how adolescents can access accurate information that allows them to make responsible sexual and reproductive choices.
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During the event, President
@PaulKagame
, the guest of honor, emphasized that women have the inherent right to be involved in shaping the country's future.
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Imagine
#Rwanda
where women lead the way! From village councils to parliament, by amplifying women's voices in decision-making, we build a brighter, more equitable Rwanda.
#RwandaWomen
#WomenLeaders
#EmpowerWomen
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We believe in the power of collaboration! We partner with organizations, government institutions, and communities to amplify our impact and build a stronger, more resilient society.🤝🌍
#Partnerships
#Haguruka
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Yesterday, Haguruka signed an MoU with
@ULK_info
The aim of the agreement is to engage law students in university legal aid clinics and promoting the culture of pro-bono legal aid services in Rwanda.
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In the presentation and plenary discussions, it was highlighted that in the past five years, Haguruka has assisted 10,207 cases by providing free legal aid. The most prevalent cases were paternity petitions & alimony, property& land-related disputes, and divorce.
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When women get into leadership positions and make themselves visible in the process, they empower other women to do the same.
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Today, Haguruka was glad to be joined by the Director General of
@MIGEPROF
@NgayaboshyaS
during learning and experience sharing event hosted in partnership with
@Kvinna
, on women's participation in decision-making at the local level.1/2
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When women have access to economic resources and are better informed about their rights, they are more holistically empowered
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During plenary discussion, our partners and various stakeholders commended Haguruka’s approaches and promised future collaboration and partnerships with Haguruka towards innovative solutions to eradicate GBV and create a just society for all.
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The Haguruka Story: Founded in 1991, amidst Rwanda's political turmoil and ethnic tensions, Haguruka emerged to address the social inequalities and patriarchal structures faced by women and children.
Stay tuned this week for a deeper dive into our story!
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As we seek
#justice
for our right holders, we aim to bridge the capacity gap of Alternative Dispute Resolution- a justice system anchored on
#communityparticipation
in resolving issues that affect their lives
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By engaging in conversations with women about leadership traits and economic empowerment, we have witnessed our right-holders effectively compete and assume leadership roles at all levels, thus influencing decision-making processes.
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We are pleased to partner with
@Rworkshops
in empowering women through storytelling.
In our women spaces today, participants learned;
📌 How telling their stories can unlock their leadership potential.
📌 How to use their stories to bring changes in their lives & communities.
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The complementary role of men and women in achieving gender equality cannot be underestimated. Men’s role is as crucial as women’s in striving for equality
#genderequality
#mensupportingwomen
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Through our various approaches, such as safe spaces and mobile legal aid, we continue to make a positive impact on communities particularly to the lives of most vulnerable population.
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Women’s month: A time to reflect women's social, economic, cultural, and political achievements. But also bring hope and continue pushing for gender equality.
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Happening now!
We've teamed up with AmplifyChange to showcase our impact on CSE/SRHR and how our pleasure-positive approach is effectively reducing teenage pregnancy among adolescents, breaking SRHR-related barriers in faith-school settings.
#WomenDeliver2023
#SRHR
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"Every woman's success should be an inspiration to another. We are strongest when we cheer each other on. " - Serena Williams
#FridayThoughts
#womenempoweringwomen
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Haguruka has attended the ‘CSOs Week’ organized by
@CivilSocietyRW
,
@GovernanceRw
and
@NINGORwanda
in Mageragere sector,
@Nyarugenge
. As part of our work, we were glad to provide legal aid to vulnerable people in Mageragere sector
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The delivery of Comprehensive Sexuality Education in schools is still hindered by some cultural/religious values. In this regard, Haguruka conducted trainings of teachers from various schools including religious schools, on the topic. (1/2)
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Today, our legal department is undergoing a training on the Haguruka M&E dashboard. This is a digital tool which will be used to manage the provision of legal services and to capture quantitative & qualitative data of right-holders served.
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We are pleased to announce our MoU with
@GenderMonitorRw
, signed today.
We look forward to joining our advocacy efforts in fighting against GBV & creating a conducive legal environment for gender equality and improved GBV service delivery.
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Nyaruguru: Our team is in Nyabimata and Busanze sectors raising awareness on rights among communities as well as offering legal aid services.
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#HAPPENINGNOW
: Haguruka showcases approaches to GBV prevention and response in a sub-cluster meeting we organized in collaboration with
@RwandaGender
and other partners to discuss interventions in Gender Equality, Family Promotion, and Child Rights Promotion and Protection.
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Aujourd'hui, Haguruka et
@ForensicsRwanda
ont organisé une réunion pour les parties prenantes dans la prévention de la VBG afin d'échanger sur notre nouveau projet "Déveloper la Science Forensique au profit de la Justice Rwandaise ". Ce projet soutenu par
@ambafrancerwa
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Encouraging women to engage in
#decisionmaking
is vital to promoting
#genderequality
. It is therefore important that women receive support from their families and most importantly, from their spouses.
#womeninleadership
#Amatora2021
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Today in Rukomo sector,
@NyagatareDistr
we are continuing to conduct community dialogues on the legal framework governing land rights. Informed citizens equals prosperous societies
#landrights
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Child protection is everyone’s responsibility. We must all ensure that children are free from violence, abuse, neglect and exploitation.
#MondayThoughts
#childprotection
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Today, Haguruka is conducting a three-day training as part of preparing the development of a mid-term UPR implementation progress report. The training aims to strengthen the capacity of members of 20 women-led organizations on UPR monitoring and reporting techniques
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Yesterday, Haguruka &
@NPA_Rwanda
kicked off a 4 days' training of trainers for PPIMA partners and MAJ staff on key laws, mediation skills & gender equality and inclusion.
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🎉 New Year, New Resolutions: Here's What's in for 2024!
🌐Championing the rights of women and children
⚖️ Offering Free Legal Aid
🚺 Empowering women to assume leadership roles
🛑 Combating and eliminating
#GBV
➕ And more!
Let's make a positive impact together!
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Our heartfelt appreciation goes to our partner NPA and PPIMA partners. We look forward to our continued cooperation.
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Child protection is essential to building a brighter future not only for
#children
, but for their communities and the nation.
#tuesdaymotivations
#childrensrights
#childprotection
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It was our pleasure today to host
@KvinnaKvinnaINT
partners in our centre in
@MusanzeDistrict
. We engaged in a learning and sharing session on how shelters/safe spaces can contribute in achieving quality and holistic
#GBV
response.
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To all the girls and women, never doubt that you are valuable and that you have the potential to effect change and realize a positive impact in your community and country.
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Access to justice: Our right-holders have access to free legal aid- this includes legal advice, referrals, mediation, support for DNA tests and legal representation
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Throughout their marriage, Epiphanie had never known peace with her husband. They would fight over property. You can imagine the disorder this caused in their family…read full story here
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Young people must be part and parcel of decision-making processes. For this reason, we all need to invest in their future.
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Women’s and children’s rights are human rights. When we fight for their rights, we fight for the good of all of humanity.
Happy
#HumanRightsDay
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When we work to prevent violence in families, we want women and girls to enjoy their full rights, as well as men. Our goal is for everyone to take up their rightful place in society
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For over 30 years, Haguruka has been a beacon of hope for women and children in
#Rwanda
. From our humble beginnings to our continued work, we're proud of the positive impact we've made on their lives.
#Haguruka
#30YearsOfImpact
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Empowering women is key to peaceful families and communities. Haguruka's
#SpacesForWomen
equip them with a deeper understanding of their rights, economic empowerment skills, and the confidence to lead.
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It is our role as the community to ensure that we and those around us prioritize the safety of children and young people.
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During
#16DaysOfActivism
against Gender-Based Violence, Haguruka will participate in diverse activities, such as awareness-raising, radio shows, and dialogues with partners, among other initiatives aiming to prevent GBV within the community.
#OrangeTheWorld
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Haguruka in collaboration with NCHR Rwanda gathered to foster dialogue and actions on protecting the rights of children, with attention to those with disabilities. Let's unite our efforts and work towards an inclusive society that leaves no child behind.
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In our safe spaces, our rights holders are heard, share their stories and experiences, and receive legal support from our lawyers and counselors.
#EndGBV
#BreakTheSilencE
#SupportEachOther
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🌟 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐚𝐠𝐮𝐫𝐮𝐤𝐚 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲: Resilience, Courage, & Championing Women & Children's Rights in Rwanda.
Follow us this week for a deeper dive into Haguruka's extraordinary story!
#WomensHistoryMonth
#IWD2024
#HagurukaJourney
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The rights of children, irrespective of gender, orientation, status, religion or ethnicity and race, are their entitlements and not privileges to be given.
#childrights
#thebestinterestofthechild
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Today, Haguruka in partnership with
@KvinnaKvinnaINT
completed a 3 days' training for community facilitators of
@Gasabo_District
on disability & inclusion. (1/2)
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“A woman with a voice is by definition a strong woman. But the search to find that voice can be remarkably difficult.” —
@MelindaGates
#mondaythoughts
#Empowerment
#FindYourVoice
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