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Africa-Press – Rwanda. <\/strong><\/span>To ensure a more supportive work environment for female officers, Rwanda National Police (RNP) has announced plans to establish Early Childhood Development (ECD) centres at its premises, beginning with the police headquarters and later expanding to police schools countrywide.<\/p>\n

According to the latest figures from Rwanda National Police, women and girls make up 23.5 per cent of the force.<\/p>\n

Police spokesperson ACP Boniface Rutikanga said: \u201cFor a woman or girl working in the police to do her job effectively, there are specific needs that must be met to help her feel secure, confident, and at ease in her work. That\u2019s why Rwanda National Police has decided to establish ECD centers, starting at the police headquarters and later expanding to police schools soon.\u201d<\/p>\n

While the decision has been finalised, Rutikanga said, implementation is still in the early stages, with feasibility studies currently underway to determine the most effective way to roll out the plan.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s possible that by next year, we will be discussing the progress made.\u201d<\/p>\n

The National Child Development Agency (NCDA) encourages public and private institutions to put more effort into setting up ECDs to help their employees to follow up the well-being and protection of their children while working.<\/p>\n

Alongside the ECD centres, RNP also plans to include dedicated “mothers\u2019 rooms” in all buildings where women police officers are stationed.<\/p>\n

\u201cA \u2018mothers\u2019 room,\u2019 also known as a \u2018lactation room,\u2019 is a dedicated space in the workplace where breastfeeding employees can comfortably, conveniently, and privately express breast milk during work hours.\u201d<\/p>\n

Rutikanga emphasised that these developments stem not only from internal planning but also from consistent feedback gathered during the annual Women Police Convention.<\/p>\n

He said: \u201cAs the number of women in the police force continues to grow, the need for supportive services like ECD centres and mothers\u2019 rooms becomes not only evident but essential. When you have a big number of women officers at a site, it\u2019s only natural to ensure these facilities are in place.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe should also remember that this initiative aligns with the national policy to support girls and women so they can perform their duties effectively.\u201d<\/p>\n

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