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Education

Defying the odds: How St. Filippo Smaldone students are excelling in STEM

Tuesday, March 04, 2025
People with disabilities during a meeting in Nyarugunga sector in Kicukiro District. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Health

Zero Discrimination Day: Addressing gaps in inclusion for people with disability

Saturday, March 01, 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
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
Officials and delegates pose for a group photo
Rwanda

Inclusive education: non-physical disabilities still a pressing challenge – officials

Thursday, November 28, 2024
Two ladies during interact through sign language in Muhanga District. The government is distributing the first-ever comprehensive Rwandan Sign Language Dictionary (RSLD).
Health

Rwanda starts distributing sign language dictionary

Saturday, September 28, 2024
Beneficiaries during the launch of an initiative aimed at providing young deaf women with essential vocational skills in trades such as tailoring, hospitality, and hairdressing. Courtesy
Women

New initiative to empower deaf women with vocational skills

Wednesday, September 25, 2024
Some people with disabilities are assisted to board a bus in Kigali. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Rwanda

Transport operators urged to facilitate passengers with disabilities

Wednesday, August 21, 2024
People with disabilities during the elections of their representative in the parliament on July 16. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Health

People with disabilities outline top issues that need advocacy

Tuesday, August 13, 2024
Speaking to journalists on Friday, Providence Umurungi, chairperson of the National Commission for Human Rights, said rights of voters, candidates, media, and poll observers, among others, were generally respected
Elections

Rights body says Rwanda’s 2024 general elections were inclusive, safe and secure

Friday, July 19, 2024
Olivia Mbabazi, 42, secured a seat in parliament to represent persons with disabilities.
Elections

Olivia Mbabazi set to represent persons with disability in Parliament

Thursday, July 18, 2024
A member of electoral college casts her vote on July 16. NEC on July 18 announced provisional election results for Members of Parliament (MPs) representing women. Dan Gatsinzi
Elections

NEC announces 24 MPs to represent women in Parliament

Thursday, July 18, 2024