Examining the Impact of Rwanda Gender Equality Policies in Education to the Girl's Promotion of Education

The education of girls serves as a catalyst for the advancement of other rights, resulting in positive impacts on their health, the well-being of their families, a nation's economic prosperity, and civic participation. The education of girls is closely connected to economic development. However, in developing countries, girls lag behind boys in terms of access to education. This clearly indicates the significant inequality and challenges faced by girls, negatively impacting the progress of rural communities they belong to. This research aims to explore how Rwanda's policies on girls' education contribute to the girl’s enrolment in education institutions. Specifically, the study aims to identify the different policies, institutions, legal frameworks, and key outcomes related to girls' education. Only secondary data sources were utilized for this study, including books, articles, newspapers, and academic documents. The data revealed several established institutions for girl’s education promotion, such as GMO and government ministries like MINIYOUTH and MINEDUC. policies encompass various aspects, including girls' education, education for all, and others. Laws such as The Girl's Education Policy (2008) demonstrate the government's commitment to enhancing girls' educational outcomes, while the Revised National Gender Policy (2021) offers a framework for addressing gender disparities in different areas, including education and employment. The data indicates that these institutions, policies, and laws have contributed to the promotion of girls' education, with higher enrollment of girls in primary and secondary schools compared to boys. However, there is still a disparity in university enrollment, with more boys than girls. Therefore, the study suggests the implementation of a quota system in universities to promote gender balance, as well as the enhancement of girls' education policies at the university level.