Since 1992, Pro-Femmes Twese Hamwe dedicated to women’s empowerment, gender equality, peacebuilding, and development in Rwanda. By today, the umbrella has grown to 52 member organizations from across the country. For the past over 30 years, PFTH has served as a model for creating a peaceful and stable Rwandan society free of all types of gender discrimination and defined by gender equality and equity, as part of a larger process toward sustainable development.
Community mobilization, advocating for women’s participation in decision-making processes, economic development for women, and combating Gender Based Violence is among the notable accomplishments.
Pro-Femmes Twese Hamwe believes that development cannot be achieved or sustained at the community, district, or national levels unless women are included and their rights are respected in all areas of development.
Women with vision can speak up and contribute to national development, with a special emphasis on vulnerable people having equal rights and opportunities for sustainable livelihoods and benefits from both household and national resources, which justifies the existence of Pro-Femmes Twese Hamwe.
Contribute to the advancement of the social, economic, governance and justice status of women, so as to achieve sustainable development based on gender equality between women and men and to contribute to peace building.
PRO-FEMMES TWESE HAMWE envisions a Rwandan society free from all forms of gender-based discrimination, where women and men, girls and boys, enjoy equal rights and opportunities. It aspires for a society where gender equality fosters peace, equity, resilience, prosperity, and inclusivity.
> Tolerance and non-violence
> Integrity
> Quick reactions to positive actions
> Sensitivity to Gender
> Conviviality
> Solidarity