Women are called upon to preserve the environment. In this way, she can prevent the effects of climate change. This is the message of Senator Adria Umuhire in Ruramba sector on the occasion of the celebration of the International Women’s Day.
This 8 March 2022, Nyaruguru District joins the world in celebrating International Women’s Day. A special focus is on climate change.
“Research has shown that the external effects exacerbated by climate change have a direct impact on women, especially peasant women,” notes Senator Adria Umuhire. “Furthermore, in her daily activities, she can contribute to environmental degradation. Therefore, she must contribute to its preservation,” says Umuhire.
She calls on the woman of Nyaruguru to actively participate in the development of the family first and the country second.
Senator Adria Umuhire goes on to talk about the importance of gender politics in children’s education. “We cannot achieve development with malnourished children,” says Senator Umuhire.
Equal opportunities promote sustainable development
In his speech, Mayor Emmanuel Murwanashyaka recalled the significance of International Women’s Day. “It is a good opportunity to review the importance of equal opportunities,” says Mayor Murwanashyaka, “When it exists between husband and wife, boy and girl, it promotes sustainable development,” he explains.
Alphonsine Mukashyaka is a young woman living in Rugogwe cell in Ruramba sector. For her, the gender policy initiated by the Rwandan government has given value not only to women but also and especially to children.
“Today, a man cannot sell a cow or a forest property without the consent of his partner. There is consultation at home first. This avoids wasting the family assets. The woman benefits, especially the children,” says Mukashyaka.
She also testifies on the usefulness of gender training. They are generally organized by non-governmental organizations (NGOs).
Maurice Mponimpa also notes that children are the first to benefit from this family gender balance. “Today at home, we help each other, we manage the common good together. The children grow up in a peaceful environment,” says Mbonimpa, a father of four.
International Women’s Day was established by the United Nations in 1972. In Rwanda, it is being celebrated for the 47th time. On this same day, 10 couples from the Ruramba sector who have been living together for a long time, take the opportunity to regularize their marriage.
Domice Gasarabwe
