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Celestin Nahimana during the interview with The New Times. At 14 years old, He was forcibly recruited by the genocidal militia FDLR in the jungles of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
Africa

DR Congo: How FDLR recruits, holds children hostage

Friday, March 28, 2025
(L-R) Former FDLR members: ‘Major’ Gilbert Ndayambaje, Corporal Olivier Cyuzuzo, Eric Hakizimana, Celestin Nahimana at the Rwanda Demobilisation and Reintegration Commission (RDRC) center in Mutobo, Musanze District. Photos by Willy Mucyo
Africa

FDLR urged to shoot on sight fleeing DR Congo soldiers

Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Congolese refugees in Mahama camp in Rwanda's Eastern Province protest against killings of Banyamulenge, Hema and Tutsi people in eastern DR Congo on March 6, 2024.
International

Hundreds of experts, academics, lawyers, religious leaders, writers, artists write to UN chief over persecution of Congolese Tutsi

Sunday, March 09, 2025
Participants pose for a group photo at a conference organised by the Dallaire Institute for Children, Peace, and Security’s African Centre of Excellence, Kigali, from February 19 to 20. Dan Gatsinzi
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Red Hand Day 2025: Tackling child violations, strengthening protection frameworks in Africa

Monday, March 03, 2025
The Dallaire Institute for Children, Peace, and Security will commemorate Red Hand Day 2025, at the conference in Kigali, on February 19th & 20th,
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PRESS RELEASE: Dallaire Institute’s African Centre of Excellence commemorates International Day Against Use of Child Soldiers (Red Hand Day)

Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Dallaire Institute and University of Rwanda (UR) officials pose for a group during the launch of a short course on Wednesday, October 23, Photos by Dan Gatsinzi
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Dallaire Institute, UR launch short course to advance Africa’s child protection

Friday, November 01, 2024
Dr. John Nkurikiye, the Chief Ophthalmologist and Director of Rwanda International Institute of Ophthalmology (RIIO) during an eye screening exercise in Kigali. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Health

The evolution of Rwanda’s eye care system

Monday, September 23, 2024
Rwanda has set an ambitious target to double pre-primary enrolment from the current 35 per cent to 65 per cent by 2029. Courtesy
Education

Rwanda set to increase pre-primary enrolment to 65%

Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Major General (Rtd) Ferdinand Safari, the Director of Dallaire Institute's African Centre of Excellence speaks during the meeting as Nelson Mbarushimana, the Director General of Rwanda Basic Education Board and Robert Doya Nanima of the AU's African Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare of the Child look on. Photos by Emmanuel Dushimimana
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FEATURED: Dallaire Institute meets education sector players to advance Vancouver Principles, Safe Schools Declaration in Rwanda

Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Officials pose for a group photo at the opening session of the meeting in Kigali on Thursday June 13.
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FEATURED - Day of the African Child: How protecting education secures peace, safety for children

Thursday, June 13, 2024
International Day of the African Child is celebrated every June 16. Courtesy
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Dallaire Institute African Centre of Excellence celebrates the Day of the African Child in Kigali – Rwanda

Wednesday, June 12, 2024
Participants pose for a group photo at a one day workshop in Kigali on May 22. Dan Gatsinzi
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FEATURED: Recognizing Women's Distinct and Critical Role in Peacekeeping and in Preventing the Recruitment and Use of Children in Armed Violence

Friday, May 24, 2024