Launch of digital platforms to strengthen the fight against gender-based violence
MUKAZA, April 14 (ABP) – The ministry of justice, human rights and gender, in collaboration with UN Women, organized on Thursday, April 9, 2026, a present ation session of digital…
Persistent violence against women living with disabilities
GITEGA, March 11 (ABP) – Violence against women, particularly those living with disabilities, continues to occur in Burundi. This observation was made during a testimony delivered on the occasion of…
International Women’s Day has been celebrated
GITEGA, March 11 (ABP) – Burundi joined the rest of the world on March 9, 2026, to celebrate International Women’s Rights Day, commemorated each year on March 8. This year…
Media called on to promote the rights of women with disabilities
MUKAZA, March 9 (ABP) – Burundian media have been called upon to promote the rights and justice for women living with disabilities. The call was made during a workshop held…
Women called on to promote rights and inclusive justice in their communities
MUKAZA, March 9, 2026 (ABP) – Under the theme “The role of women in promoting rights and justice for all,” chosen this year for the celebration of International Women’s Day…
Handover of the “Remesha” center supporting women victims of flooding
BUKINANYANA, Oct 7 (ABP) – As part of the project “Response to the urgent protection and livelihood needs of women, girls, and vulnerable groups affected by flooding,” the official handover…
Women urged to overcome obstacles limiting their political participation
RUTANA, September 2 (ABP) – Lack of self-confidence, the absence of adequate training, and opposition from spouses are among the main obstacles hindering women’s political participation in Burundi. This was…
Women and girls without trades urged to form associations for self-development
MUKAZA, August 13 (ABP) – “In the past, women and girls used to underestimate themselves and were afraid to engage in certain trades. But today they’ve progressed, especially thanks to…
Women are called upon to develop
MUYINGA, April 2nd (ABP) – Women should leave the family compound to develop, said Béate Mukeshimana, representative of the “Mukenyezi girijambo” association on Migunga village in the Gasorwe commune, in…
Celebration of International Women’s Day in 6 communes of Kirundo province
KIRUNDO, March 26th (ABP) – The six communes of Kirundo province in northern Burundi – Kirundo, Vumbi, Ntega, Gitobe, Bugabira, and Busoni – jointly commemorated International Women’s Day on Saturday,…