{"id":57091,"date":"2026-02-05T17:00:21","date_gmt":"2026-02-05T17:00:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/un-women-rwanda-launches-strategic-plan-backed-by-6-3-million-to-advance-women\/"},"modified":"2026-02-05T17:04:59","modified_gmt":"2026-02-05T17:04:59","slug":"un-women-rwanda-launches-strategic-plan-backed-by-6-3-million-to-advance-women","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/un-women-rwanda-launches-strategic-plan-backed-by-6-3-million-to-advance-women\/","title":{"rendered":"UN Women Rwanda launches new strategic plan backed by $6.3 million to advance women&#8217;s empowerment"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The resources will support targeted initiatives to empower women in rural communities, while addressing gaps in other critical sectors.<\/p>\n<p>The plan was officially launched on February 4, 2026. UN Women has already secured $3.5 million, or about 55% of the required funding.<\/p>\n<p>Jennet Kem, UN Women Country Representative in Rwanda, highlighted the importance of strategic partnerships with various institutions to bridge existing gaps. <\/p>\n<p>She noted that agreements have been signed with the National Bank of Rwanda (BNR), Equity Bank, and I&#038;M Bank, alongside collaboration with various government agencies. <\/p>\n<p>This strong governmental backing, she explained, provides a foundation for identifying opportunities for further collaboration to continue advancing women&#8217;s empowerment.<\/p>\n<p>Consol\u00e9e Uwimana, Minister of Gender and Family Promotion, reaffirmed the government&#8217;s long-standing commitment to partnering with UN Women. <\/p>\n<p>She stressed that, amid global economic pressures, unified efforts among stakeholders are essential to propel initiatives that deliver real benefits for Rwandans, attracting further support along the way.<\/p>\n<p>UN Women focuses globally on advancing women&#8217;s rights through leadership development, economic self-reliance, and efforts to eliminate gender-based violence. <\/p>\n<p>In Rwanda, the previous 2020\u20132025 strategic period delivered significant results where over 85,000 people received training on gender-based violence prevention while more than 35,000 survivors (including 26,570 women and 8,876 men) accessed support services.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, UN Women has helped 9,000 women obtain loans, trained over 24,000 individuals in economic empowerment, and supported 3,000 women in establishing their own small and medium-sized enterprises.<\/p>\n<p>Ozonnia Ojielo, UN Resident Coordinator in Rwanda, commended the country&#8217;s notable advancements in women&#8217;s rights and leadership. <\/p>\n<p>He emphasized that future efforts should prioritize inclusive economic growth with women at the center, aligning with Rwanda&#8217;s ambitions to reach middle-income status by 2035 and high-income status by 2050. <\/p>\n<p>While international support from the UN, other organizations, and financial partners remains valuable, Ozonnia said, building a robust domestic economic foundation will be crucial for long-term success.<\/p>\n<p>UN Women first began operations in Rwanda in 1996 as UNIFEM and was rebranded as UN Women Rwanda in 2010. <\/p>\n<p>Its ongoing mission centers on advocating for gender equality, empowering women, and combating violence against them, positioning the agency as a committed partner in Rwanda&#8217;s development journey.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-101674\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/un_women_yiyemeje_gufatanya_n_u_.jpg\" alt=\"The plan was officially launched on February 4, 2026 where it was disclosed that UN Women has already secured $3.5 million, or about 55% of the required funding.\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-101673\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/umuyobozi_wa_un_women_mu_rwanda_.jpg\" alt=\"Jennet Kem, UN Women Country Representative in Rwanda, highlighted the importance of strategic partnerships with various institutions to bridge existing gaps. \" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-101672\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/un_women_rwanda_yatangije_igenam.jpg\" alt=\"The plan was officially launched on February 4, 2026.\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-101671\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/minisitiri_w_uburinganire_n_iter.jpg\" alt=\"Consol\u00e9e Uwimana, Minister of Gender and Family Promotion, reaffirmed the government&#039;s long-standing commitment to partnering with UN Women. \" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-101670\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/umuhuzabikorwa_w_amashami_ya_lon.jpg\" alt=\"Ozonnia Ojielo, UN Resident Coordinator in Rwanda, commended the country&#039;s notable advancements in women&#039;s rights and leadership. \" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>UN Women Rwanda, the United Nations agency dedicated to gender equality and women&#8217;s empowerment, has unveiled its new strategic plan for the period 2026-2029, with an estimated budget of $6.3 million (over 9.17 billion Rwandan Francs). 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