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Providence Umurungi, Chairperson of the National Commission for Human Rights (NCHR), presenting the 20242025 annual activity report, on Wednesday, October 15. Courtesy
Rwanda

Nine key takeaways from new human rights commission report

Thursday, October 16, 2025
Pelagie Muhorakeye, President of RNADW, using sign language to communicate during the event. Courtesy.
Education

Deaf community calls for official recognition of sign language

Saturday, October 04, 2025
Participants pose for a group at the workshop to present the results of the survey
Featured

FEATURED: Tanga Community champions inclusive access to sexual, reproductive health services

Wednesday, October 01, 2025
For the first time, Rwanda on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 performed cochlear implant surgeries that restore hearing for people with severe auditory impairment. Courtesy

Cochlear implants in Rwanda: Why a medical breakthrough demands inclusive communication

Thursday, September 18, 2025
Female students during a session on reproductive health in Gisagara. File
Health

What Rwandans say about newly passed health services bill

Wednesday, August 06, 2025
Doctors conduct a screening exam at Legacy Clinic in Kigali. File
Health

What new health law means for patients, doctors and families

Wednesday, August 06, 2025
President Kagame received a delegation from Rio Tinto, led by Mark Davies, Chief Technical Officer and member of the Group Executive Committee on Friday, June 18. Photos by Village Urugwiro
Rwanda

Kagame discusses partnerships with Rio Tinto, UGHE delegations

Friday, July 18, 2025
RPA soldiers disabled by the Liberation War in 1990s. Courtesy
Rwanda

Liberation day: Rwandans reflect on progress, opportunity, and freedom

Thursday, July 03, 2025
Sign language interpreter Emerusenge during the interview with The New Times in Kigali on June 25, 2025. Photo by Willy Mucyo
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Society

How one woman is using her hands to build a more inclusive Rwanda

Tuesday, July 01, 2025
The International Albinism Awareness Day is marked under the theme Demanding our rights on June 13.
Health

Persons with albinism at increased risk of skin cancer amidst cream delays

Saturday, June 14, 2025
Children during a recreation activity at Home Don Bosco Cyotamakara. File
Rwanda

Rwanda's orphanage closure: A 12-year journey in transforming child care

Saturday, May 31, 2025
The ministerial order aims to continue protecting vulnerable children and ensure they receive proper care under various forms of guardianship. File
Society

New ministerial order on child adoption: What you need to know

Friday, May 30, 2025