Based on the UN's definition of Gender-Based Violence, the Rwandan National Policy on Gender Based-Violence illustrates the categories of GBV as economic violence, physical violence, sexual violence, and psychological violence. Therefore, gender-based violence should be seen as physical, sexual, emotional or social harm or abuse directed against a person because of his or her gender role in a given society. The policy helps counteract GBV through legislation and awareness. Through this, CARE Rwanda receives support from the government in order to uplift vulnerable women.
Please see the attachment to read the whole policy.