Beyond the Genocide

In the Wake of Tragedy, an Analysis of the Factors that have led to Multi-faceted Gender Parity in Rwanda

Abstract

Content Warning: Discussions of genocide, rape, and sexual violen-ce towards women.

“The 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi left the country shattered. Wo-men took up new roles as heads of households and engage in rebuilding the country along with others. Gender equality and women’s empower-ment is a cornerstone of the Government of Rwanda’s development strategy and a proven source of development progress.”
- Republic of Rwanda Government, 2017:02