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The revised law stipulates a jail term ranging from six months to two years upon conviction, but a crucial prerequisite is the confirmation of postpartum depression by a certified medical professional. Internet
Health

Infanticide: Experts unsatisfied with new postpartum depression clauses

Wednesday, January 10, 2024
Globally, all countries have promised to fix all the world’s big issues by 2030, through the so-called Sustainable Development Goals.

How to make our charitable donations go further

Wednesday, January 03, 2024
Christine Uwamahoro, a market trader in Muhanga said that before the support, it was a challenge to get a loan from banks but now she trades agricultural produce including onions, tomatoes, and peas. All photos were taken by Willy Mucyo
Women

How vulnerable women’s livelihoods are improving under a UN Women scheme

Tuesday, December 26, 2023
Embassy of Sweden's National Programme Officer for Democracy and Human Rights, Louis Busingye and the Executive Director of Rwanda NGO Forum on HIVAIDS,Nooliet Kabanyana were on hand to award some of the winners.
Featured

FEATURED: HDI awards nine journalists for reproductive health coverage

Monday, December 18, 2023
The law of December 4, 2023, amending the law of August 30, 2018, determining offences and penalties in general (being referred to as penal code) was published in the Official Gazette of December 5, 2023. Sam Ngendahimana
Law

Ten major changes in the newly-amended penal law

Tuesday, December 12, 2023
Grace Ineza Umuhoza, a Rwandan eco-feminist and child advocate, has called for increased climate finance to the newly adopted disaster fund known as the “Loss and Damage Fund”. COURTESY
Environment

COP28: Youth call for urgent action on climate finance

Monday, December 11, 2023
Agents of change are at the frontline of the fight against GBV, noting that ending it in his home has led to noticeable progress. COURTESY
Rwanda

GBV: Engaging men to be ‘agents of change’

Wednesday, December 06, 2023
The 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence marked globally every year from 25th November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women until 10th December- Human Rights Day.
Editorial

Yes, we need to invest in GBV prevention

Wednesday, December 06, 2023
A pregnant woman during a medical check-up in Kigali. SAM NGENDAHIMANA

Accelerating progress in achieving respectful maternity care in Rwanda

Friday, December 01, 2023
A mobile clinic to facilitate Isange One Stop Centre to help more victims in the country
Rwanda

Taking action: How to support victims of Gender-based violence

Wednesday, November 29, 2023
Delegates pose for a group photo during the opening session of the two-day 5th annual symposium in Kigali. All photos by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Rwanda

Dallaire Institute’s symposium deliberates ways to end use of child soldiers

Tuesday, November 28, 2023
Bugesera District Mayor Richard Mutabazi speaks to journalists about the reported case of minors engaged in sex work, at the launch of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence in the district’s Ntarama Sector, on November 25. PHOTO BY EMMANUEL NTIRENGANYA
Crime

Bugesera: ‘Minors in sex work’ case “must be addressed as defilement”

Monday, November 27, 2023