Rwanda Women U19 Cricket Team players celebrate the crucial win after beating West Indies at the
Under-19 T20 World Cup in South Africa on January 22. Photo: Courtesy.
Three decades ago, women in Rwanda couldn’t own land, get a job or own a bank account without their husband’s written consent. At some point, women couldn’t pursue any career other than teaching or nursing. The place of a respectable woman was being an outstanding homemaker.
Today, although not on a perfect scale, women are seen everywhere, in all careers, and decision-making positions, among other walks of life. The World Economic Forum ranks Rwanda as the most gender-equal country in Africa and sixth in the world.
Some of the 568 officer-cadets who have completed their training at Rwanda Military Academy in Gako in November 2022. Olivier Mugwiza.
On March 8 every year, the world observes International Women’s Day, an essential part of the women’s rights drive designed to celebrate women and also address issues such as gender equality, and violence and abuse against women.
In light of this, The New Times has compiled photos of a cross-section of women in their respective fields of work that are male-dominated.
Claire Karekezi, Rwanda's first and only female neurosurgeon.
US-based Rwandan basketball player Bella Murekatete celebrates as she helped her team Washington State Cougars to win the Pac-12 Conference women’s trophy , on Sunday March 5.
Two young women cyclists from Bugesera Cycling club ride in a break away in a local race. Sam Ngenda
Some of the 568 officer-cadets who have completed their training at Rwanda Military Academy in Gako in November 2022. Olivier Mugwiza.
Rwandan referee Salima Mukansanga shows the stoppage time during the game as France face Australia on November 22, 2022. Courtesy
Rwandan women in Banking sector who lead senior positions in different banks in Rwanda. Today, Rwanda’s good leadership has interrogated, demystified, and neutralised such gender biases and misconceptions in nation-building..
Marie Josee Nsanzingoma, a female taxi moto operator on her duty in Kigali. She is among the few women in this profession. Photo by Coucou Zayadah
Lieutenant Ariane Mwiza, a helicopter pilot for UN Peacekepping missions.
Irene Mukahirwa, a mechanic, at work. File photo
Grace Nyinawumuntu (Center) is the U20 women's team head Coach, seen here exchanges idea with her coaching team. File.
A woman on duty at a construction site in Kigali. Sam Ngendahimana
Chrisy Neat beat, the first female producer signed under Ibisumuzi Records.