{In line with fighting violence against women and girls, residents of Rulindo District held a walk to mark the \u201816 days of activism\u2019 recently.}<\/p>\n
The event was also attended by police, local leaders and representatives from the civil society.<\/p>\n
That walk started from Mashi and proceeded to Base townhall in Base Sector where several officials spoke at length on causes and effects of violence against women and girls.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe should not let the 16 days campaign be the end to fight against violence against women and gender inequality,\u201d said the District Community Liaison Officer (DCLO) Inspector of Police (IP) Fidele Mbonyimana.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe victims or witnesses should not turn a blind eye on such violence. By breaking silence you will be in the same way saying no to these human rights violations and ensuring that justice is served,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n
In her address to residents, IP Harima Nyirimpuhwe who heads the Gender Desk in Rulindo, said: \u201cGender equality is essential to creating a successful and democratic society\u2026in Rwanda we are lucky that men have joined the fight to end violence against women and ensure justice for women.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cWomen and girls\u2019 lives matter as well; only by working together can we bring lasting change,\u201d IP Nyirimpuhwe said.<\/p>\n
The residents were also enlightened on the free medical, legal and psycho-socio services offered by Isange One Stop Centre to the victims of GBV and child abuse.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe UN secretary general, Ban Ki-moon, reminded us of the responsibility we all have \u2014 to leave no one behind, when it comes to gender-based violence. His message couldn\u2019t be more relevant, and I quote: \u2018Break the silence. When you witness violence against women and girls, do not sit back. Act\u2019,\u201d said<\/p>\n
The meeting was also attended by the District Gender Officer Claudine Ingabire, the in charge of territorial administration Ildephonse Nsengiyumva and Jean Claude Butera, the Project Officer of Rwanda Men’s Resource Centre (RWAMREC).<\/p>\n
The 16 Days of Activism is a campaign to end violence against women takes place annually from November 25 to December 10, is a time to galvanize action to end violence against women and girls around the world.<\/p>\n
The international campaign originated from the first Women’s Global Leadership Institute coordinated by the Center for Women’s Global Leadership in 1991.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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