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Some of the best performing girls get their certificates of appreciation during an event in Musanze. File

Rwanda’s gender gains in 2025 must be protected

Wednesday, January 07, 2026
Teen girls during a session on reproductive health in girls club in Nyanza District. Sam Ngendahimana

Too young to consent, old enough to face adult consequences

Thursday, January 01, 2026
The Minister of Finance and Economic Planning, Yusuf Murangwa, addresses delegates at the launch of the 2025 Rwanda Demographic and Health Survey (RDHS) on December 17. Courtesy
Editorial

Despite the gains in public health, we still have work to do

Thursday, December 18, 2025
Participants follow the presentation on the newly validated guide in Kigali on December 16. The new guide is intended for trainers who work with parents and young people in both school and community settings.
Rwanda

New guide set to tackle ‘hard talk’ between parents and adolescents

Wednesday, December 17, 2025
Officials and award winners pose for a group photo at the 10th edition of the Annual Reproductive Health Journalism Awards, organised by the Health Development Initiative (HDI) on December 12. Photos by Hamza Ineza
Featured

Journalists honored for shaping public dialogue on sexual and reproductive health

Tuesday, December 16, 2025
Teen mothers can now visit a clinic to access contraception, HIV or STI testing, and reproductive health information without parental consent. File    

If we don’t teach consent, we leave children defenseless

Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Jeanne d’Arc Nyirahabiyaremye transformed the beaty salon into a training centre to offer young people training and job opportunities.
Featured

From prison to purpose: How one woman's journey is redefining reintegration

Saturday, December 06, 2025
Teens receive guidance on HIV prevention during a community awareness campaign in Gasabo District in December 2024. Despite Rwanda’s significant progress in managing the epidemic, health experts warn that HIV infections among young people continue to rise, a trend they describe as a serious concern requiring sustained attention. File
Health

Why HIV infections among young people remain alarmingly high

Friday, December 05, 2025
A person collects eggs at a poultry farm in Bugesera. Animal-sourced protein consumption in Rwanda remains critically low, a challenge nutrition experts say must be addressed to help reduce stunting. File
Health

Experts push for greater animal protein intake to combat stunting

Thursday, December 04, 2025
Students perform during the Imenye Wikunde (Know Yourself, Love Yourself) project event in Kirehe District on November 30. Courtesy
Featured

How Impanuro Girls Initiative sparked social change in Kirehe

Wednesday, December 03, 2025
Students lead a march to raise awareness about HIV prevention, carrying a banner encouraging young people to get tested, in Rwamagana District, Eastern Province, on May 8. Courtesy.
Health

Rwanda's fight against HIV/AIDS: A closer look at key gains, gaps

Monday, December 01, 2025
Members of the second cohort of Itorero “Imbuto Zitoshye” concluded their week-long civic and values-based training at Nkumba on Saturday, November 22. All photos by Dan Gatsinzi
Education

PHOTOS: 'Your country counts on you,' education minister tells high school graduates

Sunday, November 23, 2025