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Gender & Development
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Gender & Development
In Rwanda , the patriarchal structure has moulded the life of women and men in society thus giving them different roles and identity. In most cases this system determines the rules, interpretation of laws and religious norms, and enforceability of laws. It further determines who has access and control over resources.
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Definition of Gender
Gender is the difference between women and men within the same household and within and between cultures that are socially and culturally constructed and change over time. These differences are reflected in : roles, responsibilities, access to resources, constraints, opportunities, needs, perceptions, views, etc. held by both women and men. Thus, gender is not a synonym for women, gut considers both women and men and their interdependent relationships. ( Moser, C. 1993).
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Gender Concepts
There are a number of gender concepts. However the key concepts to reaching gender balance is gender equity and equality.
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Historical Antecedents
Gender and development (GAD) evolved from the women in development approach (WID) which started in the 1970s. This period experienced a lot of analysis of the roles and contribution of women in development. The analysis recognised the roles of women as producers in addition to reproductive and community management roles.
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Organization of African First Ladies against HIV/AIDS (OAFLA)
The Organization of African First Ladies against HIV/AIDS (OAFLA) is a coalition of 40 African First Ladies who have joined forces to act as a voice for the voiceless in the fight against HIV/AIDS. The OPDAS executive secretariat is located in Kigali, Rwanda and led by the Rwandan First Lady.
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SWAA-Rwanda “IHUMURE” (Society for Women and AIDS in Africa)
SWAA-Rwanda aims at empowering women and girls in issues related to reproductive health in the struggle against the AIDS.
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UNIFEM strategic plan, 2008-2011
The UNIFEM strategic plan, 2008-2011 provides strategic policy and management direction for UNIFEM to increase its development effectiveness, strengthen strategic partnerships and mobilize resources for the next four years.
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Your guide to more information
To view more information on gender, banking, investment, poverty, immigration, genocide and many more sections, please view our comprehensive guide to all Frequently Asked Questions on Rwanda.
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SWAA-Rwanda “IHUMURE” (Society for Women and AIDS in Africa)