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    Effect of Gender Based-Violence on the Social Well-being of Women in Rwanda. Case Study of Ngoma Sector, Huye District
    (Journal of Policy and Development Studies, 2024) Bikorimana G.; Bimenyimana, P. C.; Niyoyavuze E.; BAHIZI M.; KAMBANDA S.; Hahirwa G. J.
    This study examines the impact of gender-based violence (GBV) on the social well-being of women in Rwanda, focusing on the Ngoma Sector in Huye District. Guided by three main objectives, it explores how GBV affects women's social well-being, identifies prevalent forms and causes of GBV, and proposes strategies to address the issue. Using a mixed-methods approach with data collected from 40 women through questionnaires and interviews, the study uncovers various forms of GBV, including intimate partner violence and discriminatory societal norms. Root causes are linked to cultural traditions, economic hardships, and systemic barriers. The research highlights strategies for combating GBV, such as community awareness programs, legal reforms, and economic empowerment initiatives. These measures aim to reduce GBV and improve women's social and economic status. The study concludes by emphasizing the critical link between GBV and women's social well-being, providing a basis for interventions that promote gender equality, protect women's rights, and enhance their overall welfare in Rwanda. It offers insights to guide efforts in mitigating GBV in the Ngoma Sector and beyond.
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    Impact of school feeding program on students' performance in Nyamasheke District of Rwanda
    (African Journal of Social Issues, 2024) Bikorimana G.; Bimenyimana, P. C.; Umuhoza KNJ; Dusabirema T; Mukunde F, Kambanda S.
    The study investigated the impact of the school feeding program on students' performance in twelve years of basic education in the Nyamasheke District of Rwanda. It specifically examined the influence of the school feeding program on the student's performance, explored the level of effectiveness of the program, examined the contribution of the policy to learners' social cohesion and determined the level of students' academic performance. To reach the above objectives, a descriptive study was designed. The quantitative approach was adopted and structured questionnaires were administered to 100 respondents selected using purposive and network sampling techniques. The study found that the program is generally appreciable. It also found that the program contributes to students' cohesion, cooperation, and communication, thus helping them improve their performance. However, the study suggests several challenges to the program, including a lack of proper implementation. The study recommends that some issues must be tackled, including reviewing the investment in the program, hence proper implementation.