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Panelists at a side event called “Menstrual Health and Hygiene Bloody Critical for Gender Equality.” at the Kigali Convention Centre on July 18. Courtesy

Breaking the silence: Menstrual health and hygiene as a catalyst for gender equality

Thursday, July 20, 2023
Alicia Herbert, the Director for Education, Gender and Equality at UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) interacts with young girls as she visits a Girls Club at GS Mburabuturo

Girls’ Clubs to be scaled up in Rwanda’s public schools

Tuesday, July 18, 2023
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

Sunday, July 16, 2023
Ingenzi Health Initiative co-founders pose for a group photo with students of Collège Saint André Nyamirambo after the Ingenzi talks.
Health

Mental wellness: A challenge to conquer with engaging activities

Friday, June 30, 2023
Piercing child’s ears, has been compared as a violation of sorts, and that such parents may even be accused of abuse. Internet

Piercing through the stigma: Of body modification and expression

Thursday, June 29, 2023
Before and after surgery, some fistula repair surgery patients are taken through daily exercises. (Penny Bradfield)
People

Fistula repair: Giving women back their dignity, one stitch at a time

Monday, June 26, 2023
Some officials and delegates pose for a photo as the organization initiates a transformative campus outreach programme at the University of Rwanda, Nyagatare campus on June 13. Courtesy
Health

Say no to drugs: Youth-led initiative cautions Nyagatare students on drug abuse, mental health

Friday, June 16, 2023
Specialists on mental health during an outreach program to meet residents upcountry for raising awareness on mental health issues. Courtesy
Health

Over 1,500 people in Gasabo, Bugesera benefit from mental health campaign

Friday, June 16, 2023
Members of Organization for the Integration and Promotion of People with Albinism (OIPPA) during a walk to raise awareness on the International Albinism Awareness Day in Kigali, on June 13. While celebrating the day, they revealed that the sense of celebration is due to achieving significant milestones as a community that needs recognition. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimirimana
Health

Albinism Awareness Day: Tracing progress of people living with albinism in Rwanda

Tuesday, June 13, 2023
The trials of an mRNA vaccine for HIV in Rwanda, underway since 2021, have shown promising progress in their preliminary phases. Courtesy
Health

HIV vaccine trials in Rwanda on track – officials

Wednesday, June 14, 2023
Some students during a walk to sensitise for avoiding the use of drugs among youth.The campaign aims to provide young people with comprehensive knowledge about the harmful effects of alcohol and drug abuse.
Health

Ministry of Health moves to tackle drug abuse among youth

Friday, June 09, 2023
Girls with pads donated by Jeannette Kawera and Brian Natete during their initiative to support girls from poor families to access pads. Courtesy
Health

Period poverty: Activists on improving access to menstrual hygiene services and products

Friday, June 02, 2023