WE HELP WOMEN

To actively advocate for gender equality, challenging stereotypes, and promoting positive representations of women in the media.

WE ARE COMMITTED

To empowering women journalists through education, skill development, and creating opportunities for career growth.

Our Impact

30+ years of empowering women in Rwandan media — here's what that looks like in numbers.

0+ Journalists Trained
0 Media Houses Assessed
0+ Years of Experience
0+ Students Mentored
GBV Reporting App Launched
Development Journalism Award (DJA)
Gender Champion in Media Sector
Gender Audit Published
ARFEM Programs

Leveraging Media as a Powerful Tool

ARFEM — Association Rwandaise des Femmes des Médias — is dedicated to empowering women in journalism through professional development, mentorship, and advocacy for gender-equal media representation in Rwanda.

Our programs focus on capacity-building, legal literacy, digital safety, and creating a supportive network for women working across all media sectors.

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Our Projects

We embrace and uphold gender equality to improve the lives of women and children in Rwanda through focused initiatives.

Media Literacy
Media Literacy & Training

Equipping women journalists with technical skills, ethical standards, and digital competencies to thrive in a rapidly changing media landscape.

Safety & Protection
Safety & Protection

Providing resources and support systems to protect women journalists from harassment, gender-based violence, and online abuse.

Advocacy & Policy
Advocacy & Policy

Engaging with policymakers, media institutions, and civil society to advance gender-responsive media laws and practices.

HOW CAN YOU HELP US?

Your support drives meaningful change for women in media across Rwanda.

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Your financial contribution directly funds training programs and support services for women journalists.

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Fundraising

Organize or participate in fundraising events to amplify our impact and reach more women across Rwanda.

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Membership

Join ARFEM as a member and become part of a powerful network advocating for women in media.

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Meet Our Leadership

Ingabire Egidie
Ingabire Egidie

Chairperson

Umutesi Doreen
Umutesi Doreen

Vice Chairperson

Rutayisire Aisha Bonavanture
Rutayisire Aisha Bonavanture

General Secretary

Isimbi Honnête
Isimbi Honnête

Executive Secretary

"Gender equality is not only a fundamental human right, but a necessary foundation for a peaceful, prosperous, and sustainable world."
H.E. Paul Kagame H.E. Paul Kagame President of Rwanda

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Support women in media by becoming an ARFEM member. Your membership directly funds training programs, advocacy work, and safety resources for women journalists across Rwanda.

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