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A woman holds her baby after giving birth at Kacyiru Hospital on January 1, 2022. Craish Bahizi
Women

Women in informal sector want tax exemption in time off after giving birth

Tuesday, April 04, 2023
Officials from RWAMREC in a group photo. RWAMREC chairperson Venant Nzabonimpa pointed out that a man’s role in Rwandan society was previously confined to putting food on the table but he stressed paternity leave is needed.
Rwanda

Fathers need longer paternity leave; here’s why

Tuesday, April 04, 2023
A woman with her newborn at Kacyiru Hospital. The debate to double the maternity leave for new mothers to six months is gaining momentum.
Editorial

Debate on maternity leave should be broadened

Tuesday, March 28, 2023
The birth of a new born baby is a joyous moment. Mothers wish to spend the longest time possible with their new born babies, bond, see and help them grow but the longer they stay with the newly born babies, the more they risk being disqualified from the labour market. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Women

Longer maternity leave sparks public debate

Monday, March 27, 2023
A woman with her newborn at Kacyiru Hospital on January 1. MPs have proposed that paternity leave be increased from the current four days to 30 days. Craish Bahizi
Law

Rwandan MPs propose one-month paternity leave

Tuesday, March 21, 2023
EZA-Urugwiro ECD’s caregivers help the children as they play different sketches. According to NCDA so far there are 49 ECDs in working places providing daycare services to 2701.File (1)
Law

MPs push for ECDs at workplaces

Friday, March 17, 2023
The New Times

Ingabire’s advocacy for “fresh minds” in Rwanda excludes herself

Friday, March 10, 2023
Lina Higiro, CEO at NCBA. Courtesy
Featured

FEATURED: How NCBA is championing mothers' room, diversity and inclusion policies

Thursday, March 09, 2023
Officials from RWAMREC in a group photo. RCSP and RWAMREC will carry out advocacy initiatives on the recent findings from a rapid assessment related to gaps, barriers and challenges for a more inclusive
Rwanda

Activists call for paternity leave to be increased to six weeks

Friday, March 03, 2023
Muyumbukazi with some of her students after swimming training.
Swimming

Swim coach on why she chose a career in sports

Thursday, January 12, 2023
Amb. Valentine Rugwabiza poses with UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres as she concluded her tour of duty as Permanent Representative of Rwanda to the UN Headquarters in New York on Wednesday, February 23. Amb. Rugwabiza is the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for the Central African Republic and Head of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic. Photos: Courtesy.
Women

Women’s power, working rights skyrocketed in 2022

Tuesday, December 27, 2022
The East African Countries Magistrates and Judges in a group photo at the 19th annual conference of EAMJA in Kigali on November 9. Courtesy
Law

New policy to address gender gaps in EAC judicial

Saturday, November 12, 2022