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Gislaine Teta, a 22-year-old graduate with hearing impairment, recently graduated from University of Rwanda. Courtesy
Women

Empowered by adversity: Teta Gislaine’s journey to support others with disabilities

Tuesday, January 14, 2025
Some of the new female senators. Courtesy
Women

Gender equality in 2024: milestones and the road ahead

Tuesday, January 07, 2025
Author Stella Murungi signs for the buyers during the launch of her debut book “Adventures of FEZA”. Courtesy of Dennis Rukundo.
Women

Tech enthusiast launches book to inspire Rwandan children

Monday, December 23, 2024
People with disabilities during a meeting at Nyarugunga Sector. Craish Bahizi
Rwanda

A look at challenges, achievements for people with disabilities in Rwanda

Tuesday, December 03, 2024
Officials and delegates pose for a group photo
Rwanda

Inclusive education: non-physical disabilities still a pressing challenge – officials

Thursday, November 28, 2024
Tito Rutaremera, the chairperson of Rwanda Elders Advisory Forum chairs a meeting of members of the Forum in Kigali. Courtesy
Rwanda

A closer look at the mandate of Rwanda's experience-laden elders forum

Wednesday, November 27, 2024
People during Kigali Car Free Day mass sports. Olivier Mugwiza
Health

Regular exercise, well-rounded diet reduces dementia risk, says health expert

Saturday, November 23, 2024
Children with disabilities during Boccia game, a precision ball sport, that is used to promote inclusion and empower children with intellectual disabilities.
Football

Boccia: Huye’s path to empowering children with intellectual disabilities

Thursday, November 21, 2024
Green Care Rwanda workers sort plastic waste before it is recycled to produce products such as pavers. One of the new startups tackles plastic waste management by incentivizing communities to sort and sell plastic waste instead of disposing of it.
Rwanda

What problems are Rwanda’s new top five startups solving?

Saturday, November 16, 2024
Two children with intellectual disabilities playing Boccia in Bugesera District-courtesy

Paralympic body advocates for children with intellectual disabilities through Boccia

Thursday, November 14, 2024
The National Union of Disability Organizations in Rwanda (NUDOR) praised a new bill proposing access to reproductive health services, including contraception, for teenagers aged 15. Photo Courtesy
Rwanda

Disability advocacy group backs bill on contraception for 15-year-olds

Monday, November 11, 2024
Michel Nkurunziza from The New Times received the Disability Inclusion Award of 2024 Development Journalism in Kigali on November 7. Courtesy
Rwanda

New Times reporters win development journalism awards

Friday, November 08, 2024