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Dázon Dixon Diallo who is currently the president of SisterLove International South Africa, during an interview in Kigali on July 25. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi
Health

Global initiative founder on championing women’s reproductive health rights

Wednesday, July 26, 2023
Activists pose for a photo after the interview on the issues impeding menstrual health. PHOTOS BY CHRISTIANNE MURENGERANTWARI
Health

Activists point out issues impeding menstrual health

Saturday, July 22, 2023
Participants pose for a group photo after conducting a workshop on disability and SRHR at M Hotel in Kigali on Friday, July 21. Courtesy
Health

PWDs call for special incentives to access sexual and reproductive health services

Saturday, July 22, 2023
Sandrine Umutoni, Director General of the Imbuto Foundation, speaks about the progress that Rwanda has made in promoting and implementing Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) policies. Olivier MUGWIZA

Evaluating Rwanda’s progress in addressing women’s sexual and reproductive health

Friday, July 21, 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
Alicia Herbert, the Director for Education, Gender and Equality at UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) interacts with young girls as she visits a Girls Club at GS Mburabuturo

Girls’ Clubs to be scaled up in Rwanda’s public schools

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
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
Piercing child’s ears, has been compared as a violation of sorts, and that such parents may even be accused of abuse. Internet

Piercing through the stigma: Of body modification and expression

Thursday, June 29, 2023
Before and after surgery, some fistula repair surgery patients are taken through daily exercises. (Penny Bradfield)
People

Fistula repair: Giving women back their dignity, one stitch at a time

Monday, June 26, 2023
Some officials and delegates pose for a photo as the organization initiates a transformative campus outreach programme at the University of Rwanda, Nyagatare campus on June 13. Courtesy
Health

Say no to drugs: Youth-led initiative cautions Nyagatare students on drug abuse, mental health

Friday, June 16, 2023
Specialists on mental health during an outreach program to meet residents upcountry for raising awareness on mental health issues. Courtesy
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Over 1,500 people in Gasabo, Bugesera benefit from mental health campaign

Friday, June 16, 2023