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Some mothers breastfeed their children during a campaign.World Breastfeeding Week (WBW) is an annual celebration that is held every year from August 1 to August 7. File
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World Breastfeeding Week: Five things to know

Tuesday, August 01, 2023
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There’s hope in seeing girls stand up for their rights – UNICEF officials

Monday, July 31, 2023
UNICEF Deputy Regional Director, (East and Southern Africa Regional Office), Rania Dagash, speaks at a side event during Women Deliver Conference that convened in Kigali last week. All photos: Willy Mucyo
Women

There’s hope in seeing girls stand up for their rights – UNICEF officials

Thursday, July 27, 2023
The government launched a comprehensive vaccination campaign against Polio 2,on Monday, July 24. Courtesy
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Rwanda’s new polio vaccination campaign targets 2.7 million children

Monday, July 24, 2023
According to Hassan Sibomana, the manager of RBC’s Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI),they put more efforts in trying to “not leave any child behind when it comes to vaccination'.Courtesy
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Rwanda mulls using biometric tech in vaccination programs

Saturday, July 22, 2023
Senior delegates pose for a photo at the event that brought together leaders and influencers in the fields of WASH, health, and women’s rights. Photos: Courtesy.
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Why access to clean water, sanitation is prerequisite for achieving gender equality

Thursday, July 20, 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
Rwanda is one of the African countries with the best coverage for the Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Pertussis vaccine (DPT) vaccine, a new report by the World Health Organisation and UNICEF showed on Tuesday, July 18.
Health

Why Rwanda leads Africa in vaccine coverage

Tuesday, July 18, 2023
Vanessa Nakate, a climate justice activist and UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador addresses delegates at a fireside chat at the Girls Deliver: Pre-Conference on Adolescent Girls. Photos by Olivier Mugwiza

Adolescent girls' activists rally for inclusion, funding to drive global change

Sunday, July 16, 2023
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From beats to bankrolls: East Africa’s top 10 richest musicians in 2023

Sunday, July 16, 2023
Ingenzi Health Initiative co-founders pose for a group photo with students of Collège Saint André Nyamirambo after the Ingenzi talks.
Health

Mental wellness: A challenge to conquer with engaging activities

Friday, June 30, 2023
Maliha Khan - President and CEO of Women Deliver

Meet the inspiring voices at Women Deliver 2023

Friday, June 30, 2023