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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
The New Times
Editorial

Teenage access to contraception is a necessity

Wednesday, November 06, 2024
Dr Nsanzimana tables the bill on healthcare services before the lawmakers, on Tuesday, November 5. The draft legislation seeks, among others, to lower the age of consent for healthcare services to 15 with a view to enhancing access and reduce health risks.Photo Courtesy
Health

Govt tables bill allowing contraception for 15-year-olds

Tuesday, November 05, 2024
King Yuhi V Musinga gives an audience to two people with a disagreement, but with the supervision of a Belgian colonial administrator. EP.0.0.6127, collection MRAC Tervuren ; photo E. Gourdinne, 1918

The downfall of Yuhi V Musinga: Erosion of power and forced exile

Friday, November 01, 2024
Facilitated Gender-Based Violence hereinafter referred to as TFGBV is any act of violence that is committed, assisted, or amplified through digital tools or information and communication technologies.

Addressing technology-facilitated gender-based violence in Rwanda

Thursday, October 10, 2024
A parliamentary committee has rejected a petition calling for a total ban on TikTok in Kenya.
Africa

Kenya: House committee rejects proposal to ban TikTok

Sunday, September 29, 2024
Xaverine Uwimana, the coordinator of Réseau des Femmes Oeuvrant pour le Développement Rural speaks at the meeting in Kigali on Friday, September 6. Courtesy
Law

Activists: Law on reproductive health should allow minors access to contraceptives

Sunday, September 08, 2024
The new changes aimed at solving the identified issues that were observed during the implementation of the existing laws
Law

10 key proposed changes in family bill you should know

Tuesday, April 09, 2024