Olivia Promise KABATESI

Founder & Country Director

Empower Rwanda

Olivia PK is an enthusiastic Rwandan Feminist whose Vision is to empower girls & women especially the less privileged, have their voices heard, their rights respected & their lives socio-economically transformed. She is a seasoned advocate of Girls’ & Women’s Rights, a committed fighter of Sexual & Gender-Based Violence! Olivia envisions a GBV-free world in which girls are educated, women are holistically empowered, their Sexual & Reproductive Health Rights & Gender Equality promoted. She dreams of becoming a strong voice for the voiceless girls and women in Rwanda & globally. Olivia is the passionate Founder &Country Director for Empower Rwanda.

Event Schedule

DAY 1

18 July 2023

Start Time	End Time	Session	Description	Action
06:00 pm EEST	08:00 pm EEST	Building collective action for achieving gender equality globally Side Event Kigali Serena Hotel - Auditorium	During this conference, VSO in collaboration with FCDO, Akina Mama wa Afrika and UNESCO will host a side event with the title: Building Collective Action for achieving Read More During this conference, VSO in collaboration with FCDO, Akina Mama wa Afrika and UNESCO will host a side event with the title: Building Collective Action for achieving gender equality and women empowerment globally. Objectives of the side event To share lessons, learning and evidence on gender issues in health, education, and livelihoods. Strengthening accountability for gender equality and empowerment. To provide a platform for networking and collaboration on issues including gender equality and empowerment in health, education, and livelihoods. Outputs Contribute and influence the discourse and actions on gender equality that leaves no women or girl behind at the conference and beyond. Networking, nurturing and building relationships for gender equality and empowerment. Strengthen collaboration and coordination for the achievement of gender equality by 2030. Organized by VSO International Read Less Speakers Olivia Promise KABATESI Founder & Country Director Empower Rwanda Olabukunola Williams SRHR Lead Akina Mama wa Afrika