In April 2015, the controversial candidacy of Pierre Nkurunziza for a third presidential term, violating both the Arusha Peace Agreement and the Burundian Constitution, sparked a protest movement. Burundian women played a central role in this movement despite facing significant risks. This study documents their involvement, highlights their contributions to peaceful resistance for democracy, and offers recommendations to strengthen their future participation. Despite facing repression, women organized, demonstrated, advocated, and built cross-cutting alliances, becoming a powerful force for social and political change.
STUDY TO DOCUMENT THE EXPERIENCE OF BURUNDIAN WOMEN INVOLVED IN THE 2015 NON-VIOLENT PROTEST MOVEMENT AGAINST THE CONTROVERSIAL THIRD TERM OF PRESIDENT NKURUNZIZA pdf
