FEATURE : Mwiri women silently suffering in marriage

Gender based violence (GBV)is a widespread human rights violation, and a standing issue in most rural Rwanda where traditional stereotypes, prejudice, ignorance and illiteracy levels are still high. It is a sad reality that in the sector of Mwiri in Kayonza district, in the Eastern Province, Gender based violence seems to still go on unabated.
Vincent Mushinzimana swears before his wife not to ever beat her again. (Photo S.Rwembeho)
Vincent Mushinzimana swears before his wife not to ever beat her again. (Photo S.Rwembeho)
Stephen Rwembeho