Women called upon to get into the habit of approaching microfinance for the implementation of their projects
BUBANZA, August 7th (ABP) – Women are called upon to join cooperatives and get into the habit of approaching microfinance for the implementation of their projects. That appeal was made…
Call for women’s awareness on women’s and girls’ rights
MAKAMBA, August 2nd (ABP) – Members of the provincial offices of women’s forums are called upon to participate in the promotion and protection of women’s and girls’ rights. The call…
The fight against GBV requires a combination of efforts from inhabitants and the entire community
BUJUMBURA, June 21st (ABP) –Gender-based violence is a reality everywhere in the world, in general and in Burundi, in particular. It constitutes a violation of fundamental human rights and affects…
Official presentation of the new Burundi Country Gender Equality Profile report, 2023 edition
BUJUMBURA, June 12th (ABP) – The Ministry of National Solidarity, Social Affairs, Human Rights and Gender, with the support of development partners in the promotion of gender equality, including the…
Respect for human rights, especially of a woman, reduces GBV in Burundi
BUJUMBURA April 2nd (ABP) – Respect for human rights, especially of a woman, contributes more to the sustainable development of the country, according to the president of the association of…
Celebration of International Women’s Day in Ruyigi, Kayanza and Cibitoke
RUYIGI, KAYANZA, CIBITOKE April 1st (ABP) – The celebration of Women’s Day continues across the provinces of Burundi. In Ruyigi (eastern Burundi), the provincial governor, Mrs. Emerencienne Tabu, calls on…
Women leaders are essential in the fight against GBV
BUJUMBURA April 1st (ABP) – Léoncie Nshimirimana is a woman leader active in the fight against gender-based violence (GBV). Aged around sixty, married and mother of 8 children, she lives…
Celebration of International Women’s Day in Kirundo, Makamba and Rutana provinces
KIRUNDO/MAKAMBA/RUTANA March 27th (ABP) – The celebration of International Women’s Day took place on March 23, 2024, in three provinces of the country. In Kirundo province (northern Burundi), the festivities…
Celebration of the 40th year of the partnership between Burundi and the region of Baden Württemberg in Germany
BUJUMBURA March 26th (ABP) – The Baden Württemberg Foundation for Development Cooperation (SEZ) organized a reflection workshop on Thursday March 21, 2024 as part of the celebration of the 40th…
Women are called on to accompany their husbands in the development works
BUJUMBURA March 26th (ABP) – The International Rescue Committee (IRC), through the “Dushigikire Umukenyezi” project, funded by IRISH-AID, organized on Friday March 22, 2024, an exchange workshop on the importance…