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Dázon Dixon Diallo who is currently the president of SisterLove International South Africa, during an interview in Kigali on July 25. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi
Health

Global initiative founder on championing women’s reproductive health rights

Wednesday, July 26, 2023
Jeannette Bayisenge, the Minister of Gender and Family Promotion, was given the Dream Up, Speak Up, Stand Up (DUSUSU) Award for her exceptional efforts in advancing gender equality in Rwanda Monday, July 24.
Women

Gender Minister Bayisenge gets award for championing gender equality

Monday, July 24, 2023
Activists pose for a photo after the interview on the issues impeding menstrual health. PHOTOS BY CHRISTIANNE MURENGERANTWARI
Health

Activists point out issues impeding menstrual health

Saturday, July 22, 2023
Zimbabwe’s Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Professor Amon Murwira addresses delegates at Rwanda’s Liberation Day celebrations at the Embassy of Rwanda in Harare, on Friday, July 21.
Kwibuka

Zimbabwe vows to fight distortion of Rwanda history, denial of 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi

Saturday, July 22, 2023
A panel discussion of women from international organizations, business, entrepreneurship, activism, and art on June 20. All photos by Willy Mucyo
Women

Change-makers suggest strategies to address female socioeconomic disenfranchisement

Friday, July 21, 2023
President and CEO of Women Deliver, Maliha Khan addresses journalists on July 20. She highlighted the need for securing bodily autonomy and sexual and reproductive health and rights for women and girls. Olivier Mugwiza

Women Deliver: Five key outcomes from Kigali meet

Friday, July 21, 2023
The Women Deliver 2023 Conference (WD2023) in Kigali, Rwanda, has attracted over 6,000 delegates attending in person and 200,000 participating online, the conference was the largest meeting on gender equality in recent records. Courtesy

PHOTOS: Women Deliver Conference ends with lasting impact

Friday, July 21, 2023
Thousands of delegates at Women Deliver Conference. Rwanda's selection as the first African host for the Women Deliver Conference is a testament to its remarkable progress in gender equality.

Tower of Light: Rwanda's historic odyssey as Africa's first host of Women deliver conference

Thursday, July 20, 2023
Mukarubega encourages other women and girls to take full advantage of the opportunities the government offers, and investment in greater and more diverse ideas that can lead to development of their communities and country. PHOTO BY CHRISTIANNE MURENGERANTWARI
Women

From informal tea vendor to university proprietor: Mukarubega’s story

Friday, July 21, 2023
Sandrine Umutoni, Director General of the Imbuto Foundation, speaks about the progress that Rwanda has made in promoting and implementing Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) policies. Olivier MUGWIZA

Evaluating Rwanda’s progress in addressing women’s sexual and reproductive health

Friday, July 21, 2023
Macky Sall, the President of Senegal speaks at panel discussion during the opening of Women Deliver Conference 2023 in Kigali on July 17. President Macky Sall has pledged 150 scholarships to Afghan girls studying in Rwanda.
Education

Senegal president pledges 150 scholarships for Afghan girls in Rwanda

Thursday, July 20, 2023
Minister of Education, Valentine Uwamariya with other delegates pose for a group photo at the event
Women

African Girls Can Code Initiative launched in Rwanda

Thursday, July 20, 2023