Kigali Convention Center - KG 2 Roundabout, Kigali, Rwanda
H.E. Paul Kagame
President
Republic of Rwanda
President Kagame served as Chair of the African Union (AU) from 2018 to 2019 and chaired the East African Community from 2018 to 2021. He continues to lead AU institutional reforms and serves as the AU Champion for Domestic Health Financing. He also Chairs the Commonwealth.
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Beginning in 1990, as commander of the forces of the Rwandan Patriotic Front (RPF), he led the struggle to liberate Rwanda.
The RPF halted the Genocide against the Tutsi in 1994, which claimed over one million victims.
The hallmarks of President Kagame’s administration are peace and reconciliation, women’s empowerment, promotion of investment and entrepreneurship, and access to information technology, a cause he also champions as Co-Chair of the Broadband Commission for Sustainable Development.
Event Schedule
DAY 1
17 July 2023| Start Time | End Time | Session | Description | Action |
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| 04:00 pm EET | 05:30 pm EET |
Opening Ceremony: Rwanda Welcomes Women Deliver 2023
Special Event BK Arena |
The Government of Rwanda welcomes you to the opening of the Women Deliver 2023 Conference. Join us for the official kick-off of WD2023! Interpretation will be provided Read More Speakers |
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Speakers
Rafiat Akinokun
Youth Advorate and cub's health nurse
Melania Chiponda
Gender and Climate Advisor The African Women's Development and Communication Network (FEMNET)
