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A group of teen mothers at a past event
Health

Why Rwandan adolescent mothers don’t seek psychosocial support

Saturday, November 16, 2024
Over 21 million teen pregnancies were reported in lower- and middle-income countries and 55% ended in unsafe abortions. Photo Courtesy 

Today’s crisis of teen pregnancies and births is controllable and stoppable

Thursday, November 14, 2024
The National Union of Disability Organizations in Rwanda (NUDOR) praised a new bill proposing access to reproductive health services, including contraception, for teenagers aged 15. Photo Courtesy
Rwanda

Disability advocacy group backs bill on contraception for 15-year-olds

Monday, November 11, 2024
Dr Nsanzimana tables the bill on healthcare services before the lawmakers, on Tuesday, November 5. The draft legislation seeks, among others, to lower the age of consent for healthcare services to 15 with a view to enhancing access and reduce health risks.Photo Courtesy
Health

Govt tables bill allowing contraception for 15-year-olds

Tuesday, November 05, 2024
Silver Karumba, the Country Representative for GAIN in Rwanda during the interview with The New Times. Photos by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Featured

GAIN Rwanda’s Silver Karumba on combating child stunting, all forms of malnutrition in Rwanda

Sunday, October 27, 2024
Diane Nikuze Nkusi (R), a journalist at Umuringa News, emphasized the valuable insights gained from the training regarding journalists' role in promoting family planning awareness.
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Media professionals discuss amplifying diverse voices in SRHR reporting

Tuesday, October 22, 2024
The Minister of State for Health, Dr. Yvan Butera, receives a Marburg virus jab as the country rolled out a vaccination drive for front-line workers in Kigali on October 8, 2024. Courtesy photo

Global financial assistance is imperative to restore overburdened health systems

Friday, October 18, 2024
Girls in Gisagara show free pads that they got from an activist. In 2019, the Rwandan government added sanitary pads to the list of goods that are VAT exempted in a bid to ease their affordability. Photos: Courtesy
Health

Beyond the pad: Breaking barriers to menstrual health and equality

Wednesday, October 02, 2024
Two ladies during interact through sign language in Muhanga District. The National Association of Deaf Women (RNADW) will celebrate the International Week of Deaf People (IWDP) from September 23 to 26.
Women

International week of the deaf honours Rwanda's achievements in advancing women, girls’ rights

Monday, September 23, 2024
Students celebrate during the graduation ceremony
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Our Sisters Opportunity’s journey to creating last-mile women entrepreneurs

Friday, September 20, 2024
François Xavier Bagnoud (FXB Rwanda) joined the youth of Nyanza District in celebrating International Youth Day (IYD) On August 17.
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FEATURED: Celebration of International Youth Day: Commitment to equipping youth with essential skills, opportunities to thrive

Wednesday, August 21, 2024
Ingrid Karangwayire, Executive Secretary of BK Foundation, delivers her remarks during the signing ceremony on Tuesday, August 6. All photos by Craish Bahizi
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BK Foundation, Igire implementing partners set out to build resilience for youth

Wednesday, August 07, 2024