Title: Strengthening governance : the role of women in Rwanda's transition : a summary

Authors: Powley, Elizabeth

Place: [New York, NY]

Publisher: UN. Office of the special adviser on gender issues and advancement of women (OSAGI)

Year: 2004

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Subject: Gender, Citizenship and Governance

Keywords: women, political participation, governance, rwanda

Abstract: In Rwanda, barriers to political participation and elected office in terms of both access and capacity/education have been largely removed, but attention must be paid to training and education for women candidates and women elected officials in order to strengthen the gains made.

URL: http://www.un.org/womenwatch/osagi/meetings/2004/EGMelectoral/EP5-Powley.PDF

Document type: Portal