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 Patrick Nzabonimpa
Patrick Nzabonimpa
DSPA (R) LTD CEO John Gatebera giving opening remarks during the workshop training on Monday, July 24. Photos by Craish Bahizi.
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DSPA Rwanda trains clients on fire prevention, suppression
Delegates who attended the International African Conference on Machine Learning Optimization and Applications on July 24 pose for a photo.
Technology
STEM inclusion key to Rwanda’s tech journey - ICT Minister
The Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Infrastructure (C), and  Abiel Abimana Benjamin Tayari, Chairman of Kenya Port Authority (L) during the celebration of the 10th Anniversary of Kenya Port Authority's services in Rwanda in Kigali , on Friday, July 21.The 10th Anniversay marked KPA's efforts in supporting the implementation of a single customs territory, which has led to significant improvements in customs clearance.  All photos by Dan Gatsinzi
PHOTOS: Kenya Port Authority Rwanda office celebrates 10-year anniversary
Participants pose for a group photo after conducting a workshop on disability and SRHR  at M Hotel in Kigali on Friday, July 21. Courtesy
Health
PWDs call for special incentives to access sexual and reproductive health services
A panel discussion during the event.
Women
Two-thirds of non-pregnant women have micronutrient deficiencies – report
The Chief Executive Officer of NCBA Rwanda, Lina Mukashyaka Higiro speaks at a side event at the Women Deliver 2023 Conference. Courtesy
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NCBA Rwanda CEO calls for mental health integration to empower women
Some of the delegates who attended the event
Health
New research launched to tackle adolescent sexual and reproductive health rights
First Lady Jeannette Kagame delivers remarks at a side event of the Women Deliver conference themed “Scaling Innovative Solutions to Enhance Women’s Access to Finance” on Wednesday, July 19, in Kigali. Photo by  Olivier Mugwiza
We must prioritise women-centred innovations – First Lady
Delegates pose for a group photo after the session
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FEATURED: Ecobank Foundation roots for girl empowerment through skill growth
(L-R) Ritha Nyiratunga, a fellow at RWAMREC, Mary Balikungeri, Director and Founder of Rwanda Women's Network, Angela Agado, a senior technical advisor on GBV at Care International on a panel discussion on July 18. PHOTOS BY OLIVIER MUGWIZA
Activists unveil effective method to combat intimate partner violence
First Lady Jeannette Kagame addresses delegates  during the Women Deliver Pre-Conference on Monday July 17.Courtesy
Women
First Lady roots for women’s bodily autonomy, welfare
L-R: Karen Austrian, the Director of GIRL Center; Caroline Kabiru, Head of Population Dynamics and Reproductive Health, African Population and Health Research Center; Maliha Khan, President and CEO of Women Deliver; Yosimbom Jania Ney, Adolescent Activist from Cameroon; and Hana Brixi, Global Director for Gender Equality, at The World Bank Group during a plenary panel at Girls Deliver: Pre-Conference on Adolescent Girls. COURTESY
Empowering teen girls key to gender equality - Women Deliver boss
Vanessa Nakate, a climate justice activist and UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador addresses delegates at  a fireside chat at the Girls Deliver: Pre-Conference on Adolescent Girls. Photos by Olivier Mugwiza
Adolescent girls' activists rally for inclusion, funding to drive global change
Some of over 6000 delegates expected to attend the 2023 Women Deliver Conference  in Kigali. Seen here take pictures after receiving their badges on Saturday, July 15. OLIVIER MUGWIZA
Gender equality: Activists on Rwanda’s progress, lingering challenges
Some 65 diaspora youth participating in the Rwanda Youth Tour 2023 during a morale boosting at RDF Headquarters on Friday,July 14. All photos by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Rwanda
Diaspora youth urged to unite, think big
Minister of Health, Dr. Sabin Nsanzimana delivers  remarks at the closing ceremony of the USAID Ingobyi Activity project, in Kigali on Thursday, July 13. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Health
Rwanda has a shortage of 1,000 midwives - Minister Nsanzimana
Some of the 25 new trainees to benefit from Bank of Kigali Academy during the launch of the  second cohort on Wednesday, July 12.  Photos by Craish Bahizi
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25 trainees enrolled in second cohort of BK Academy’s entry-level programme
Rwanda National Police (RNP) Fire and Rescue Brigade officers helped put out a massive fire that gutted workshops in the Zindiro area of Kigali on Tuesday, July 11. Photo by Christianne Murengerantwari.
Rwanda
Expert calls for independent fire safety regulatory authority

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