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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
Local government authorities have been criticised for failing to prioritize the fight against teenage pregnancies and defilement. Craish Bahizi
Rwanda

Local govt leaders on spot over ‘inaction’ on teenage pregnancies

Wednesday, February 12, 2025
A health worker demonstrates how one method works during a family planning awareness campaign in Gihundwe in Rusizi District in 2019. File photo.
Health

How family planning trends have evolved in Rwanda over the years

Monday, February 03, 2025
Some of the new female senators. Courtesy
Women

Gender equality in 2024: milestones and the road ahead

Tuesday, January 07, 2025
Christians attend the Holy Communion mass at Regina Pacis catholic church in Remera on Christmas. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Religion

Christians in Rwanda mark Christmas Day

Wednesday, December 25, 2024
Singers praise God at St Pierre Anglican Church in Remera in Kigali. Courtesy
Religion

Rwanda churches ready for Christmas

Tuesday, December 24, 2024
The New Times

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

Sunday, December 22, 2024
Students during an awareness campaign on drug abuse and mental health in schools at Kicukiro stadium on May 13. File
Education

Educators push for enhanced school psychological support

Wednesday, December 18, 2024
Beneficiaries pose for a group photo at the event in Ndera Sector
Women

Gasabo: Nonprofit stresses need for emotional support to teen mothers

Sunday, December 08, 2024
A group of teen mothers at a past event
Health

Why Rwandan adolescent mothers don’t seek psychosocial support

Saturday, November 16, 2024
Over 21 million teen pregnancies were reported in lower- and middle-income countries and 55% ended in unsafe abortions. Photo Courtesy 

Today’s crisis of teen pregnancies and births is controllable and stoppable

Thursday, November 14, 2024
The National Union of Disability Organizations in Rwanda (NUDOR) praised a new bill proposing access to reproductive health services, including contraception, for teenagers aged 15. Photo Courtesy
Rwanda

Disability advocacy group backs bill on contraception for 15-year-olds

Monday, November 11, 2024