{"id":50192,"date":"2024-03-08T14:00:11","date_gmt":"2024-03-08T14:00:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/women-s-day-2024-kagame-commends-women-s-strength-advocates-for-gender-equality\/"},"modified":"2024-03-13T12:28:12","modified_gmt":"2024-03-13T12:28:12","slug":"women-s-day-2024-kagame-commends-women-s-strength-advocates-for-gender-equality","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/women-s-day-2024-kagame-commends-women-s-strength-advocates-for-gender-equality\/","title":{"rendered":"Women&#8217;s Day 2024: Kagame commends women&#8217;s strength, advocates for gender equality"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Highlighting the intrinsic strength of women, President Kagame expressed perplexity and disapproval towards the notion of men inflicting violence on women. <\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I do not understand how a man can beat a woman. Where do you learn that from?, Iis not in our culture. Who teaches you that?&#8221; he questioned, reinforcing that such behavior is alien to Rwandan values and culture. <\/p>\n<p>Kagame&#8217;s message was clear: violence against women is intolerable, and laws in Rwanda are designed to deter such actions. He suggested that men inclined towards violence should confront their own gender, emphasizing a zero-tolerance policy towards domestic abuse.<\/p>\n<p>The president also highlighted the significant role of women in development, reminding his audience of the tragic history Rwanda has overcome. <\/p>\n<p>He pointed out that, despite the larger female population, women had a minimal role in the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, a dark chapter in the country&#8217;s past. This observation served to underscore the generally peaceful and constructive nature of women&#8217;s contributions to society.<\/p>\n<p>President Kagame&#8217;s speech was not just a condemnation of gender-based violence; it was also a call to action for women to assert their rights. <\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Women do not wait for anyone to give you the right. Go get the right, give it to yourself and fight for it,&#8221; he urged, advocating for self-empowerment and active participation in all spheres of life.<\/p>\n<p>His concluding remarks extended a warm Woman&#8217;s Day greeting not only to women but to everyone, recognizing the interconnectedness of all members of society in achieving gender equality. <\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Happy Women&#8217;s Day to you, the Women, but to us as well, Men,&#8221; he said, highlighting that the celebration of women&#8217;s achievements and the fight against gender inequality benefits society as a whole.<\/p>\n<p>President Kagame&#8217;s speech reflects Rwanda&#8217;s ongoing efforts to promote gender equality and empower women. <\/p>\n<p>The country is known for its progressive policies in this area, including significant female representation in the government. Kagame&#8217;s words underscore the belief that respecting and uplifting women is not only a matter of cultural pride but also a critical component of national development and harmony.<\/p>\n<p>As Rwanda continues to heal and grow from its historical challenges, the emphasis on women&#8217;s rights and contributions is a beacon of hope and a model for other nations striving for gender equality and social cohesion.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-64410\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/cop_9621-c0ea2.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-64409\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/cop_9546-e7f2d.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-64408\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/cop_4058-30273.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-64407\"><img decoding=\"async\" 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