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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
The weeklong campaign was aimed to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and empower women and girls to prioritize their menstrual health for better well-being, concluded on May 28 . All photos by Craish Bahizi
Featured

FEATURED: AHF, partners on campaign to lessen stigma, empower women, girls in menstrual hygiene management

Saturday, June 01, 2024
A group of singers during their performance during the campaign to raise awareness of menstrual hygiene, and curb stigma around it on Tuesday, May 21. Dan Gatsinzi
Women

Why menstrual hygiene is more than access to sanitary products

Thursday, May 23, 2024
Red Cross volunteers help a trauma victim during a commemoration event at Kicukiro-Nyanza Genocide Memorial in 2019. Sam Ngendahimana
Kwibuka

Genocide: Experts weigh in on transgenerational trauma

Sunday, April 07, 2024
Dr Jerome Nshimiyimana pitching JoCare project during IAccelerator competition. Courtesy
Health

How Rwandan doctor started telehealth platform to tackle teen pregnancy, SRH

Tuesday, October 24, 2023
Every year on October 18, World Menopause Day is celebrated to increase awareness of menopause and the available support options for enhancing health and well-being.
Health

World Menopause Day: Identifying the signs

Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Girls with sanitary pads donated by Jeannette Kawera during their initiative to support girls from poor families to access pads in Gisagara. Courtesy
Editorial

Let’s remember sanitary pads this academic year

Wednesday, September 27, 2023
Every month, numerous women and girls endure the discomfort of painful menstrual periods, commonly referred to as menstrual cramps or dysmenorrhea.
Health

Experts warn against overuse of painkillers during menstrual cycle

Tuesday, September 12, 2023
The New Times

Water at the heart of climate solutions

Tuesday, August 29, 2023
Dázon Dixon Diallo who is currently the president of SisterLove International South Africa, during an interview in Kigali on July 25. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi
Health

Global initiative founder on championing women’s reproductive health rights

Wednesday, July 26, 2023
Activists pose for a photo after the interview on the issues impeding menstrual health. PHOTOS BY CHRISTIANNE MURENGERANTWARI
Health

Activists point out issues impeding menstrual health

Saturday, July 22, 2023
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