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Deaf rights organizations call for more inclusive disaster communication strategies to ensure deaf persons receive life-saving information when it matters most. COURTESY
Health

Deaf rights activists call for inclusive disaster preparedness during natural crises

Saturday, March 08, 2025
Two ladies during interact through sign language in Muhanga District .Photo by EmmanuelNtirenganya
Rwanda

Rwanda moves to establish official sign language for PWDs

Wednesday, February 26, 2025
The New Times
Art

Signs of change: Art exhibition portrays challenges of deaf people during natural disasters

Monday, February 24, 2025
Dr. Donatilla Kanimba during the interview with The New Times. She has been at the forefront of advocating for the rights of the disabled and impaired – not just in Rwanda. Willy Mucyo
Society

Dr. Donatilla Kanimba: A journey of resilience and advocacy for the visually impaired

Monday, February 10, 2025
A view of the University of Global Health Equity (UGHE) Butaro Campus. Courtesy
Health

Equity for all: Championing disability inclusion in healthcare

Friday, February 07, 2025
Health workers attend to the patients at Burera Health Post. The government is set to implement a new strategic plan is to accelerate progress toward universal health coverage. Craish Bahizi
Health

How Rwanda’s new Rwf7tn strategy plans to improve healthcare

Tuesday, February 04, 2025
Gislaine Teta, a 22-year-old graduate with hearing impairment, recently graduated from University of Rwanda. Courtesy
Women

Empowered by adversity: Teta Gislaine’s journey to support others with disabilities

Tuesday, January 14, 2025
Some of the new female senators. Courtesy
Women

Gender equality in 2024: milestones and the road ahead

Tuesday, January 07, 2025
People with disabilities during a meeting at Nyarugunga Sector. Craish Bahizi
Rwanda

A look at challenges, achievements for people with disabilities in Rwanda

Tuesday, December 03, 2024
Children with disabilities during Boccia game, a precision ball sport, that is used to promote inclusion and empower children with intellectual disabilities.
Football

Boccia: Huye’s path to empowering children with intellectual disabilities

Thursday, November 21, 2024
Two children with intellectual disabilities playing Boccia in Bugesera District-courtesy

Paralympic body advocates for children with intellectual disabilities through Boccia

Thursday, November 14, 2024
Rwanda National Police officers train City of Kigali workers who to fight against fire outbreak. File
Rwanda

Govt orders employers to set safety committees to curb occupational hazards

Sunday, October 27, 2024