Abstract:
Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) Chief of General Staff, General James Kabarebe, signed on to UNIFEM's Say NO to Violence against Women campaign as he officially launched the Gender Desk within the Ministry of Defence on 11 August 2008.
"The Rwanda Defence Force shall not spare any effort in as far as fighting gender-based violence and violence against women is concerned," said General Kabarebe. "We shall work to enhance the existing partnership with UNIFEM and collaborate with other institutions and organizations to ensure success."
The Gender Desk, now fully operational with dedicated staff and new equipment, is a component of the RDF's programme to combat sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) both in Rwanda and within its peacekeeping missions.
