Women leaders are called on to advocate for laws and policies to eradicate GBV
GITEGA March 14th (ABP) – Gender-based violence (GBV) is a reality in Burundi. In Burundian culture, they do not talk about those issues out loud. It is time to change…
Women leaders are called on to take the lead in breaking the silence and taboo on GBV
GITEGA March 12th (ABP) – Gender-based violence constitutes, in Burundi, one of the most persistent and devastating forms of violence. They also remain one of the least reported in communities…
Private economic operators are called upon to invest in productive sectors
GITEGA March 12th (ABP) – The Minister of Trade, Transport, Industry and Tourism, Mrs. Marie-Chantal Nijimbere, recommended that private economic operators actively invest in productive sectors to target exports. It…
The International Women’s Day has been celebrated
GITEGA March 12th (ABP) – The President of the Republic of Burundi, Mr. Evariste Ndayishimiye, accompanied by his wife, enhanced with his presence the ceremonies marking the celebration of International…
A popular thermal water site, but in poor condition
GITEGA March 7th (ABP) – A spring of thermal waters gushes out at the bottom of a rocky mountain located in the locality of Gishuha, on the village of Rwingiri,…
Development by integration on Rukoba village: complaints from plot owners
GITEGA March 5th (ABP) – The owners of plots covered by the development project by integration of the Burundian Housing Office (OBUHA) on Rukoba hill in Gitega commune and province…
Members of the Islamic community are called on to be messengers of peace, love and reconciliation
GITEGA March 5th (ABP) – The Truth and Reconciliation Commission (CVR) met, last week in Gitega (central Burundi), members of the Islamic community of Burundi resident in that province with…
Guided tour to the memorial sites of the 1972-1973 genocide
GITEGA March 4th (ABP) – The Truth and Reconciliation Commission (CVR), organized, Friday March 1, a guided tour for deputies of the National Assembly of Burundi to the memory sites…
Solemn opening of the Gasunu community market
GITEGA March 2nd (ABP) – The Japanese ambassador to Burundi, Mr. Isao Fukushima, solemnly handed over on Wednesday February 28, to the communal administration of Giheta in Gitega province (central…
Different advocacy plans on the fight against GBV have been proposed by civil society organizations
GITEGA February 27th (ABP) – The Collective of women’s associations and NGOs of Burundi (CAFOB), in collaboration with the association of disabled women (AFH les Vaillantes) and international rescue committee…