Category: GBV

In Rwanda, teenage pregnancy remains a pervasive issue, affecting thousands of young girls every year. Despite significant strides in education, healthcare, and gender equality, teenage pregnancy continues to pose a threat to the country’s social fabric. While there are numerous contributing factors, from poverty to cultural pressures, the consequences for the girls and their communities are severe. According to recent reports from the Rwanda Demographic and Health Survey (RDHS), nearly 7% of girls aged 15-19 in Rwanda have experienced a pregnancy. The figures vary across regions, with rural areas seeing…

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Mu Rwanda no hirya no hino ku isi, ikibazo cy’abana b’abakobwa babyara bakiri bato cyane cyane bakiri mu mashuri kiragenda gifata indi ntera. Ibi bituma bamwe muri bo bishora mu busambanyi, aho bamwe babikora ku bushake kubera impamvu zinyuranye, abandi bakabikora ku gahato cyangwa kubera ibibazo by’imibereho. Inkuru yacu irasesengura impamvu nyamukuru z’iki kibazo, ingaruka zacyo, ndetse n’inzira zishoboka zo kugishakira umuti. Impamvu zihishe inyuma y’ikibazo 1. Ubukene n’ibura ry’ibikoresho by’ibanze Ubushakashatsi bugaragaza ko ubukene ari imwe mu mpamvu nyamukuru ituma abakobwa bishora mu busambanyi. Mu bice bimwe na bimwe,…

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BY Ange KAYITESI As bombs fall and buildings crumble in Gaza, an invisible crisis is growing inside shelters, tents, and ruined homes a surge in gender based violence (GBV), fueled by fear, stress, overcrowding and the breakdown of protection systems. According to a March 2025 report by UN Women, incidents of GBV in Gaza have increased by over 43% since the war escalated in October 2023. The ongoing blockade, collapsing infrastructure, and limited access to basic services have left women and girls especially vulnerable. “War doesn’t just kill with bombs…

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Le Rwanda, un pays qui a traversé des épreuves majeures avec le génocide de 1994, s’engage résolument dans la lutte contre les violences basées sur le genre (VBG). Bien que de nombreuses avancées aient été réalisées au niveau des lois et des politiques, la violence fondée sur le genre demeure un problème majeur, affectant des milliers de femmes, de filles et parfois des hommes. Voici un aperçu de cette réalité, à travers des témoignages poignants et des initiatives concrètes menées pour éradiquer ce fléau. Le Contexte des Violences Basées sur…

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Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in Gaza remains a pervasive and deeply entrenched issue that continues to devastate the lives of women and girls. The ongoing political conflict, economic hardship, and social constraints exacerbated by the blockade of Gaza have created a perfect storm for GBV to thrive in. GBV in Gaza takes various forms, including domestic violence, sexual violence, forced marriages, and honor-based violence. Cultural norms and traditional attitudes, along with the breakdown of social structures due to decades of conflict, have contributed to the normalization of violence against women. Yet,…

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Mu gihugu cya Gaza, ihohoterwa rikorerwa abagore n’abakobwa ryafashe intera ikomeye cyane kubera intambara ihamaze igihe. Abagore benshi, cyane cyane abari mu nkambi z’impunzi, bahura n’ibyago bikomeye by’ihohoterwa rishingiye ku gitsina kubera gutakaza uburinzi n’umutekano. Raporo zitangwa na UNFPA n’indi miryango y’ubufasha zigaragaza ko ibibazo byo guhohoterwa byiyongereye cyane muri iyi minsi y’intambara. Ibi birimo ubwicanyi, guhohoterwa mu buryo bw’imibonano mpuzabitsina, ndetse n’ihohoterwa rikorewe abana b’abakobwa. Bitewe n’ibikorwa by’intambara, uburyo bwo gutanga ubufasha, nko guha ibikoresho byo kwita ku isuku y’abagore n’abakobwa n’ubufasha bw’ibanze bwo mu rwego rw’ubuzima bwo mu…

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Gender-based violence (GBV) is a severe issue that escalates during times of crisis, such as wars and armed conflicts. These extreme situations exacerbate vulnerabilities and often lead to increased violence against women and girls, affecting their safety, dignity, and well-being. The Surge of Violence During Conflicts In times of war and armed conflict, women and girls face heightened risks of sexual violence, including rape, forced prostitution, and trafficking. Conflicts disrupt social structures, and the breakdown of law and order often leaves women and girls more exposed to violence. The chaos…

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Nyuma y’imyaka 30 habayeho Jenoside yakorewe abatutsi, hirya no hino mu Rwanda hagaragara abari abakobwa ndetse n’abagore basambanyijwe n’abicanye babiciye ababo, bamwe muri bo bakaba baratewe inda abandi banakurijemo indwara, ariko hari abemeza ko bitabaciye intege mu rugamba rwo guharanira kubaho kandi neza. Mukampazimpaka warokotse Jenoside yakorewe abatutsi mu cyahoze ari Perefegitura ya Kibuye, kuri ubu akaba atuye mu karere ka Gasabo, yemeza ko yafashwe ku ngufu n’interahamwe zamwiciye umuryango zigera kuri eshatu, afite imyaka 15, bamutera inda yavutsemo impanga ariko banamusigira uburwayi, yemeza ko bitamubujije kwiteza imbere. Ati “Ku…

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