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Health

‘Some get pregnant at 10’ – Activists urge teen access to contraceptives

Saturday, May 03, 2025
The New Times

Many support sex education and contraceptives for teenagers, so what’s stopping us?

Friday, May 02, 2025
Teen mothers during a meeting with HDI officials during a campaign on reproductive health. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Health

Five key reasons why govt is pushing for teen access to contraceptives

Thursday, February 27, 2025
Teen girls follow instructions on contraceptives during the HIV Prevention Campaign by AEE Rwanda in Gasabo on December 2, 2024. Photos by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Health

Contraception among teenagers: What you need to know

Wednesday, February 26, 2025
A community health worker gives instructions to a pregnant woman and her husband in Karongi. file
Health

Family planning: Essential insights for choosing the right contraception method

Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Young girls during a reproductive health course in Gisagara. The Rwandan Ministry of Health on February 17 defended its proposal to lower the age of consent for contraceptive use from 18 to 15. File
Editorial

Supporting teenage access to reproductive health services is securing their future

Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Health Minister Dr. Sabin Nsanzimana addresses members of the Parliamentary Committee on Social Affairs on Monday, February 17. Courtesy
Health

Govt defends contraceptive for teens amid high pregnancy, child mortality rates

Tuesday, February 18, 2025
The Rwandan Law No. 058-2021 of October 13, 2021, on the protection of personal data and privacy (the “Data Protection Act” or “DPA”) came into force. Courtesy

Strengthening Rwanda’s data protection culture: A call to action ahead of privacy week

Tuesday, January 28, 2025
Some of the new female senators. Courtesy
Women

Gender equality in 2024: milestones and the road ahead

Tuesday, January 07, 2025
The New Times

The talk that could save a life: Empowering teens with truth, trust, and tools

Sunday, December 22, 2024
Emmanuel Mfitumukiza, the Chairperson of the Internet Society Rwanda Chapter speaks during a previous meeting. Courtesy
Rwanda

Children and social media: Should Rwanda go the Australia way?

Saturday, December 07, 2024
Participants pose for a photo during an awareness campaign on the fight against HIV AIDS in Kigali. Photo by Craish Bahizi

Rwanda’s bold path to ending AIDS, progress, challenges, and the road ahead

Friday, November 29, 2024