My name is Mukarukwaya Christine, and I have been a paralegal for Haguruka since 2001. I started my journey in Gatsata after working as a social worker in the Muhima Sector and being a member of the CNF at that time. Read More
In this special edition, we celebrate the women who work with Haguruka and explore our innovative approaches to empowering women and children in Rwanda. We’ll highlight dedicated individuals like paralegal Mukarukwaya Christine, whose 23+ years of experience demonstrate the impact of passion and commitment in addressing legal challenges. Read More
Gender-based violence (GBV) continues to plague Rwandan families, with women and children suffering from physical, sexual, and emotional abuse within their homes. To address this pressing issue, concerted efforts are needed to challenge harmful gender norms, promote gender equality and build GBV-free families.. Read More
One day in 2021, while walking to the market, I was approached by a man who offered me a lift. Despite my initial hesitation, he persisted, and I eventually got into his car. Little did I know that this decision would put me in grave danger.
Nyiramugisha Adeline and Habiyaremye Jean Bosco married young in 2013. Adeline was 21, and Habiyaremye was only 19. Their troubles began a year later
Donat and Patricia’s journey began in 1999, when they started their life together in Musanze, Rwanda. However, things took a turn for the worse when Donat, a former soldier, retired from the army in 2005.
Dieudonné Nizeyimana and Agnès Dusabimana, from Musanze District, Cyuve Sector, a couple who began cohabiting in 2003 and have four children, experienced years of family turmoil fueled by alcohol abuse on both sides.
At the close of 2017, Mukarukundo, born in 2002 and residing in Gateke Village, Cyeya Cell, Rukomo Sector, Gicumbi District, worked as a house help.
Violence against women and girls is one of the world’s most prevalent human rights violations, it has serious short- and long-term physical, economic and psychological consequences on women and girls undermining health, dignity and security of its victims.
Approved by the cabinet last year, Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) was presented to provide a framework that would help offer various changes in regards to accessing justice.