Nairobi, Nov. 22 -- The revelation of a survey that most Rwandan women are comfortable being beaten by their husbands under certain circumstances has sparked widespread uproar in human rights advocacy circles.

Rwanda's Gender Minister Jeannette Bayisenge last week lifted the lid off the state of gender-based violence (GBV) while addressing the country's parliament. She said GBV war is far from being won if the survey findings are anything to go by.

"You know how long we have been teaching about gender equality, this is where we are today. I want to show you that the battle we are fighting is not as easy as we might think. Mindset does not change overnight, which hinders our many strategies," Ms Bayisenge was quoted by local media as say...