Region:Asia PacificCurrent UN Women Plan Period Afghanisthan:2018-2022
World Bank Income Classification:Low IncomeThe World Bank classifies economies for analytical purposes into four income groups: low, lower-middle, upper-middle, and high income. For this purpose it uses gross national income (GNI) per capita data in U.S. dollars, converted from local currency using the World Bank Atlas method, which is applied to smooth exchange rate fluctuations.Least Developed Country:YesSince 1971, the United Nations has recognized LDCs as a category of States that are deemed highly disadvantaged in their development process, for structural, historical and also geographical reasons. Three criteria are used: per capita income, human assets, and economic vulnerability.Gender Inequality Index:0.575GII is a composite metric of gender inequality using three dimensions: reproductive health, empowerment and the labour market. A low GII value indicates low inequality between women and men, and vice-versa.Gender Development Index:0.723GDI measures gender inequalities in achievement in three basic dimensions of human development: health, education, and command over economic resources.
Population:209,497,025Source of population data: United Nations, Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Population Division (2022). World Population Prospects: The 2022 RevisionMale:19,976,265 (9.5%)Female:189,520,760 (90.5%)
Impact areasGovernance and participation in public life
Organizational outputsNorms, laws, policies and institutionsPositive social norms
Policy markerGENDER EQUALITY
Humanitarian scopeNo
UN system functionAdvocacy, communications and social mobilizationIntegrated policy advice and thought leadership
Outcome Description
Related national priorities as outlined in the National Strategy for Transformation 2017 - 2024 (NST1) Transformational Governance Pillar:
- Priority area 1: Reinforce Rwandan culture and values as a foundation for unity
Outcome Indicator and ResultsPlan Period :
2019-2024
OUTCOME
RWA_D_1.2
Women are perceived as equally legitimate and effective leaders as men throughout all spheres of society
RWA_D_1.2A
RWA_D_1.2A
Country
Percentage of population satisfied with the upholding of gender equality principles in their area (as reported in the Rwandan Citizen Report Card).
2022
Result78
RWA_D_1.2A
Country
2016
Baseline
88.388.3
2019
Milestone
90%90%
Result
77.277.2
2020
Milestone
91%91%
Result
65.7%65.7%
2021
Milestone
92%92%
Result
81.6%81.6%
2022
Milestone
93%93%
Result
7878
2023
Milestone
94%94%
Result
--
2024
Target
9494
Result
--
RWA_D_1.2B
RWA_D_1.2B
Country
Number of male community and opinion leaders advocating for women’s leadership
2022
Result120
RWA_D_1.2B
Country
2019
Baseline
00
2019
Milestone
1515
Result
55
2020
Milestone
3030
Result
1919
2021
Milestone
4545
Result
392392
2022
Milestone
6060
Result
120120
2023
Milestone
7575
Result
--
2024
Target
7575
Result
--
SP_D_1.1
UN Women reports on this indicator in a global scope, signified by "(Desk Review)" at the end of the indicator statement (see the Our Global Results page for the global result)
SP_D_1.1
Country
SDG 5.5.1: Proportion of seats held by women in (a) national parliaments, (b) local governments and (c) executive positions/ministers (cabinets) held by women (Desk Review)
SDG
Goal 5
Common indicators are those that appear verbatim the same in at least two
entities' results frameworks and are drawn, where possible, directly from other globally agreed frameworks.
Common
UNDP
2022
Result-
SP_D_1.1
Country
Baseline
--
2022
Milestone
--
Result
--
2023
Milestone
--
Result
--
2024
Target
--
Result
--
SP_D_1.1B
SP_D_1.1B
Country
SP 2.4.2 : Number of women leaders, candidates and aspirants with strengthened capacities to engage in political life, with UN-Women's support
2022
ResultN/A
SP_D_1.1B
Country
Baseline
--
2021
Milestone
--
Result
00
2023
Milestone
--
Result
--
2024
Target
--
Result
--
SP_D_1.1C
SP_D_1.1C
Country
SP 2.4.3: Number of gender equality initiatives developed and/or being implemented by parliamentary bodies (Legislative Parliamentary Committees/ Women Caucus/ Speaker of Parliament's Office/Secretariat of the Parliament), with UN-Women's support
2022
ResultN/A
SP_D_1.1C
Country
Baseline
--
2021
Milestone
--
Result
11
2023
Milestone
--
Result
--
2024
Target
--
Result
--
SP_D_1.1D
SP_D_1.1D
Country
SP 2.4.4: Number of initiatives developed and/or being implemented to monitor violence against women in politics, with UN-Women's support
Community awareness of gender equality and civic understanding of women’s right to equal participation in decision making increased.
Planned Budget:$578.72 K
Actual Budget and Shortfall:$168.33 K
Expenses:$136.99 K
RWA_D_1.2.1A
RWA_D_1.2.1A
Country
Number of community-led initiatives undertaken with UN Women support, in support of gender equality and women’s political rights
2022
Result5
RWA_D_1.2.1A
Country
2017
Baseline
22
2019
Milestone
44
Result
22
2020
Milestone
88
Result
33
2021
Milestone
1212
Result
22
2022
Milestone
1616
Result
55
2023
Milestone
2020
Result
--
2024
Target
--
Result
--
RWA_D_1.2.1B
RWA_D_1.2.1B
Country
Number of community dialogues undertaken in partnership with key stakeholders to promote gender equality and women’s political rights.
2022
Result4
RWA_D_1.2.1B
Country
2017
Baseline
22
2019
Milestone
55
Result
22
2020
Milestone
--
Result
11
2021
Milestone
77
Result
66
2022
Milestone
99
Result
44
2023
Milestone
1010
Result
--
2024
Target
--
Result
--
SP_D_0.5.b
UN Women reports on this indicator in a global scope, signified by "(Desk Review)" at the end of the indicator statement (see the Our Global Results page for the global result). In addition to results reported by UN Women field offices (shown here), results achieved in countries and territories through the United Nations Trust Fund to End Violence against Women (UNTF) are included in a non-duplicative manner in the global reporting on this indicator (see the Our Global Results page).
SP_D_0.5.b
Country
Number of advocacy initiatives with partners, to increase quality, flexible, core funding for civil society organizations working on GEWE, especially women’s organizations (Desk Review)
2022
Result-
SP_D_0.5.b
Country
Baseline
--
2022
Milestone
--
Result
--
2023
Milestone
--
Result
--
2024
Target
--
Result
--
SP_D_0.5.c
SP_D_0.5.c
Country
Number of dialogues, mechanisms, platforms and/or coalitions created and sustained that enable meaningful and safe participation and engagement by gender equality advocates and civil society organizations working on gender equality and women's empowerment, especially women’s organizations, in decision-making (CO, RO, HQ)
2022
Result5
SP_D_0.5.c
Country
Baseline
--
2022
Milestone
--
Result
55
2023
Milestone
--
Result
--
2024
Target
--
Result
--
OUTPUT
RWA_D_1.2.2
Enhanced capacity of media and educational institutions to propagate gender equality as social goal and positively portray women’s leadership
Planned Budget:$347.73 K
Actual Budget and Shortfall:$135.60 K
Expenses:$125.55 K
RWA_D_1.2.2A
RWA_D_1.2.2A
Country
Number of media houses with increased capacity in gender responsive media coverage and reporting through UN Women support
2022
Result0
RWA_D_1.2.2A
Country
2018
Baseline
00
2019
Milestone
33
Result
00
2020
Milestone
99
Result
4545
2021
Milestone
1212
Result
77
2022
Milestone
1515
Result
00
2023
Milestone
1515
Result
--
2024
Target
--
Result
--
RWA_D_1.2.2B
RWA_D_1.2.2B
Country
Number of initiatives undertaken by media, religious and educational institutions demonstrating increased awareness of gender equality and women’s empowerment, through UN Women support
2022
Result1
RWA_D_1.2.2B
Country
2018
Baseline
00
2019
Milestone
33
Result
22
2020
Milestone
66
Result
00
2021
Milestone
99
Result
33
2022
Milestone
1212
Result
11
2023
Milestone
1515
Result
--
2024
Target
--
Result
--
SP_D_0.4.d
In addition to results reported by UN Women field offices (shown here), results achieved in countries and territories through the United Nations Trust Fund to End Violence against Women (UNTF) are included in a non-duplicative manner in the global reporting on this indicator (see the Our Global Results page).
SP_D_0.4.d
Country
Number of women accessing information, goods, resources and/or services through UNW supported platforms and programs in humanitarian and development settings (CO, HQ)
2022
Result0
SP_D_0.4.d
Country
Baseline
--
2022
Milestone
--
Result
00
2023
Milestone
--
Result
--
2024
Target
--
Result
--
OUTPUT
RWA_D_1.2.3
Individual and networks of men and boys, women and girls mobilized in favor of gender equality and respectful relationships
Planned Budget:$389.39 K
Actual Budget and Shortfall:$130.14 K
Expenses:$88.57 K
RWA_D_1.2.3B
RWA_D_1.2.3B
Country
Number of new initiatives promoting male engagement in support of gender equality and women’s empowerment launched through UN Women support
2022
Result1
RWA_D_1.2.3B
Country
2017
Baseline
00
2019
Milestone
11
Result
11
2020
Milestone
22
Result
11
2021
Milestone
33
Result
22
2022
Milestone
44
Result
11
2023
Milestone
55
Result
--
2024
Target
55
Result
--
RWA_D_1.2.3C
RWA_D_1.2.3C
Country
Number of targeted CSOs, FBOs and Political Parties that put into place a gender strategy (disaggregated by type of organization).
2022
Result0
RWA_D_1.2.3C
Country
2018
Baseline
00
2019
Milestone
5 (CSOs)5 (CSOs)
Result
00
2020
Milestone
66
Result
11
2021
Milestone
77
Result
00
2022
Milestone
44
Result
00
2023
Milestone
55
Result
--
2024
Target
1111
Result
--
RWA_D_1.2.3D
RWA_D_1.2.3D
Country
Number of initiatives spearheaded by male gender equality advocates and/or Men Engage clubs, tackling violence against women candidates and/or voters.
2022
Result0
RWA_D_1.2.3D
Country
2018
Baseline
00
2019
Milestone
22
Result
11
2020
Milestone
44
Result
22
2021
Milestone
66
Result
00
2022
Milestone
88
Result
00
2023
Milestone
1010
Result
--
2024
Target
1010
Result
--
SP_D_0.5.c
SP_D_0.5.c
Country
Number of dialogues, mechanisms, platforms and/or coalitions created and sustained that enable meaningful and safe participation and engagement by gender equality advocates and civil society organizations working on gender equality and women's empowerment, especially women’s organizations, in decision-making (CO, RO, HQ)
2022
Result10
SP_D_0.5.c
Country
Baseline
--
2022
Milestone
--
Result
1010
2023
Milestone
--
Result
--
2024
Target
--
Result
--
Strategic Note Outcome Progress NoteShowing data of :
2022
Women are perceived as equally legitimate and effective leaders as men throughout all spheres of society
In this reporting year, UN Women Rwanda is on track in ensuring that women are perceived as equally legitimate and effective leaders as men in all spheres of society. In an effort to support women to actively participate in leadership positions and change perceptions on their legitimacy as effective leaders in society, UN Women in partnership with Gender Monitoring Office (GMO) organized awareness-raising campaigns in which 2500 community members increased their knowledge and understanding of gender equality and women’s rights to equal participation in decision-making processes. One of the forums used to build awareness of the community on gender equality and women’s rights is a special community gathering known as ''inteko y'abaturage'' that involves community meetings held weekly and is used as a platform for discussing and resolving issues within the community. In this regard, GMO with support from UN Women brought together residents from the Northern Province, Government institutions, Civil Society Organisations (CSO), Faith Based Organisations, development partners and UN Agencies to raise awareness on the principles of gender equality including leadership, and accountability to ensure that going forward ‘’inteko y'abaturage’’ includes in its agenda gender equality and civic understanding of women’s rights to equal participation in decision-making processes.
In addition, under the unpaid care work programme, UN Women in collaboration with the Ministry of Gender and Family promotion (MIGEPROF) commissioned a baseline survey to assess the status of unpaid care work among women and men in 8 Districts of Rwanda. The report's findings showed that on average women spend 7.1 hours per day working on unpaid care work compared to 2.1 hours for men. This indicates that women and girls carry a heavier burden of care work than their male counterparts. As such, UN Women, MIGEPROF and other Gender Machinery institutions convened national and local policy dialogues that brought together experts from UN agencies, Civil Society Organisations, and Academia to discuss and raise awareness on the burden of unpaid care work on women. As a result of the baseline findings and the policy dialogues, an Inter-Ministerial Consultative Council (IMCC) recommended a review of the family law to consider the value of unpaid care work. The draft bill is currently still at the ministerial level discussion and will soon be tabled before the cabinet. If it is approved by parliament, unpaid care work will not go unvalued, at least in a divorce settlement case. Furthermore, if this bill passes, Rwanda will become among the few countries in the world compensating spouses for unpaid care work in divorce settlements.
https://www.newtimes.co.rw/article/4025/news/rwanda/unpaid-care-work-to-be-valued-in-divorce-settlement-cases
The above negative social norm and other gender stereotypes holding back women in leadership and governance were addressed by the CO using other approaches including engaging men and boys as well as the media. In this framework, UN Women in collaboration with the Ministry of Gender and Family Promotion developed a National MenEngage and Gender Transformative Strategy for Gender Equality which puts more emphasis on the role of men/boys in the journey to gender equality promotion. The strategy also aims to promote positive forms of masculine behaviors and engage men and boys as positive and supportive partners in women's socio-economic development and in the prevention of and response to gender-based violence, including the reduction of intimate partner violence, as well as to improve the reporting and response to GBV victims. In addition to this, the strategy is meant to harmonize effort on men engage among different stakeholders including government, CSOs and NGOs.
Furthermore, UN Women conducted an awareness press breakfast meeting with media and public influencers which discussed existing negative social norms that hinder gender equality promotion and women’s leadership and governance. The breakfast brought together over 80 reporters and journalists from different media houses. Other key stakeholders who participated at the press breakfast included representatives of different Government institutions, members of Parliament, members of civil society organizations and UN agencies. The key recommendations from the breakfast meeting discussions were that media should avoid practices that fuel negative social norms and gender stereotypes in their profession which would lead them into GBV crimes and defamation, the media needs to change the narrative and shift the focus from the victim to the perpetrators so as to seek for justice. Moreover, relevant institutions such as Rwanda Media Council (RMC) should establish a gender-responsive editorial policy for media and there is a need to compile harmful social norms (words, thoughts, attitudes, cultural beliefs, and proverbs) that fuel negative social norms and gender stereotypes to be able to address and review them (develop the dos and don’ts).
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