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The revised family and persons law published on July 30 stipulates that one or both spouses can apply for separation without necessarily dissolving the marriage. ALEX GREEN/PEXELS
Law

Separation without divorce? Yes, new law gives married couples cooling-off period

Friday, August 02, 2024
A new law governing persons and family has been officially gazetted, including several key changes. Photo: File.
Rwanda

New law for family and persons gazetted: What you should know

Wednesday, July 31, 2024
A citizen receives a cow under Girinka, the one cow per poor family programme. Despite some challenges, which were identified and fixed, Girinka played a major role in alleviating poverty and improving nutrition for poor rural families. (Sam Ngendahimana)
Rwanda

Top 16 pro-people initiatives that transformed Rwanda

Friday, July 05, 2024
The New Times
Elections

Who are the thirteen persons with disabilities parliamentary candidates?

Saturday, June 29, 2024
Consolee Uwimana, the newly appointed Minister of Gender and Family Promotion (MIGEPROF) during the interview. Photo by Christianne Murengerantwari
Women

“Building strong Rwandan families”- New Gender Minister Uwimana outlines priorities

Tuesday, June 18, 2024
Eric Irumva and Gisele Irabizi pose for a photo at Hillside Hope, a centre for the Visually Impaired in Musanze, Musanze, September 2018. Photo: UNDP Rwanda/Alice Kayibanda.
Featured

Shifting perceptions: Celebrating strengths and fostering inclusion for persons with albinism

Thursday, June 13, 2024
Genocide convict Jean Baptiste Gatete, the former Bourgmestre of Murambi, was one of local leaders who played their role in planning and executing Genocide against the Tutsi
Rwanda

Role of local authorities in the planning and execution of genocide against the Tutsi between October 1990 and March 1994

Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Rwandan youth are increasingly getting caught up in the social media frenzy, using platforms like TikTok, Snapchat, Instagram, and more, to gain followers. File photo
Technology

The dark side of social media for Rwandan youth

Wednesday, April 24, 2024
A proposal in the draft law governing persons and family, once approved by parliament could address the issue. File
Law

Family law seeks to protect right to property for orphans

Tuesday, April 16, 2024
Consolee Nishimwe, was 14 during the Genocide against the Tutsi. All photos: Courtesy.
Kwibuka

Genocidal rape: Consolee Nishimwe’s 30 year-journey of pain, justice and healing

Tuesday, April 16, 2024
The President of Rwanda Bar Association, Moïse Nkundabarashi, speaks during the Legal Aid Forum discussion on the new family bill on April 12. Courtesy
Law

Marriage: Could spousal asset inventory be a necessity?

Sunday, April 14, 2024
The new changes aimed at solving the identified issues that were observed during the implementation of the existing laws
Law

10 key proposed changes in family bill you should know

Tuesday, April 09, 2024