Fifty Police officers on Monday started a five-day training that will equip them with skills on how to handle Gender Based Violence cases to ensure not only the safety of the victims but also justice against the culprits.

The officers were drawn from different Police Units across the country.

Participants will be taken through key lessons such as gender and human rights, law of evidence and proper handling of physical evidence, among other areas.

The training was organised by Rwanda National Police and funded by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).

While presiding over the official launch of the training, Chief Supt. Baltheremy Rugwizangoga, the acting Human Resource and Management Commissioner at Rwanda National Police, said GBV is a serious security threat which requires professional handling.

He reminded participants  that Rwanda is recognised globally as a country that has managed to address GBV and related vices.

CSP Rugwizangoga noted that RNP recognises training of its personnel as a key priority for the force to professionally address GBV and other security issues in the country.

He urged the officers to take the course seriously to ensure they acquire the knowledge and skills that will enable them to effectively address the vice.