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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
Children at Kigabiro Early Childhood Development Centre in Rwamagana District. Every parent pays Rwf2000 weekly to take care of the basic needs for children at the ECD. Photos: Courtesy.
Women

How ECDs, mothers’ rooms are improving working conditions, children’s wellbeing

Friday, March 31, 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
The President of Rwanda Association of Midwives, Josephine Murekezi, and UNFPA country representative, Kwabena Asante-Ntiamoah, during the signing ceremony in Kigali on March 23. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Health

FEATURED: UNFPA, midwives’ union partner to curb maternal deaths

Friday, March 24, 2023
Participants in a policy dialogue organised by the Association of Genocide Widows Agahozo (AVEGA) pose for a photo after a session in Kigali on March 22. Courtesy
Law

Defilement and the law: Call to reduce punishment for peers

Friday, March 24, 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
Aude Kaze, founder, Kwezi widwife initiative
People

Midwife on empowering colleagues, why pregnant women need prenatal counselling

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
The serene green view of Nature Kigali Boutique Hotel and Restaurant located in the heart of Nyarutarama.
People

Nature Kigali; fabulous place to experience nature, delicious meals

Tuesday, March 07, 2023
Senior delegates pose for a group photo during the fifth UN Conference on the Least Developed Countries (LDC5) in Doha, Qatar. Courtesy
Economy

Right action needed to graduate more developing countries - Ngirente tells world leaders

Monday, March 06, 2023