We are the Rwanda Association of University Women (RAUW), a non-governmental
organisation of women who have earned educational qualifications beyond
the secondary school level.
We were founded in 2006 by women graduates living in Rwanda, to promote
the quality of life of women and girls in Rwanda. Our commitments are
to:
Further the development of education for women and promote lifelong
learning
Improve the status of women and girls
Promote the economic empowerment of women
Protect human rights
Promote peace
Members of RAUW with members of the Ugandan Association of University Women
at UAUW’s Annual General Meeting
To achieve this we:
Encourage and support members to undertake higher education or further
studies
Foster understanding, international cooperation and friendship among
women graduates, irrespective of race, nationality, religion or political
opinions
Undertake advocacy and consultancies for the solution of problems
in areas of public life
Participate in leadership and decision-making at local, national
and international levels
Sponsor conferences, seminars, workshops, research, projects and
training programmes
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