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Visually impaired people with the white canes at Masaka in Kicukiro District. Photo by Craish Bahizi

A tale of the visually impaired ‘love’ and authorities’ obligations to inclusivity

Sunday, December 03, 2023
Imbuto Foundation champions various initiatives aimed at empowering women and girls, offering counselling, educational opportunities to support the development of a healthy, educated and prosperous society. FILE
Rwanda

Frontliners in the fight against GBV

Friday, December 01, 2023
Rwanda joined the rest of the world to celebrate World Children’s Day on November 20, with an aim to promote their rights. Photo by Willy Mucyo
Rwanda

Rwanda releases guide on early learning, development

Tuesday, November 21, 2023
The New Times
Music

Rwandan artistes rally for visually impaired on ‘White Cane Awareness Day’

Friday, November 17, 2023
Minister for Local Government Jean-Claude Musabyimana delivers remarks during a stakeholders engagement meeting on Monday, November 13. All Photos by Dan Gatsinzi
Featured

Minister Musabyimana rallies for joint efforts to address governance loopholes

Tuesday, November 14, 2023
Jean Claude Musabyimana, Minister of Local Government speaks at the event. Photos by Craish BAHIZI
Rwanda

New govt scorecard calls for more services tailored to PWDs

Wednesday, November 01, 2023
The New Times
Education

World Teachers’ Day: Visually impaired educator on serving country through teaching

Thursday, October 05, 2023
Two ladies during interact through sign language in Muhanga District .Photo by EmmanuelNtirenganya
Women

Why sign language is key in sexual and reproductive health services

Wednesday, October 04, 2023
Parfait Rwaka, a Rwandan with speech and hearing impairment, works as a driver for Rwanda National Union of the Deaf but he cannot get a Rwandan driving licence because the law does not allow due to his disability. Courtesy.
Rwanda

Meet Rwaka, a deaf professional driver advocating for change in law governing traffic

Saturday, September 23, 2023
The Ministry of Youth has announced YouthConnekt Awards 2023, with 200 Rwandan impactful entrepreneurs set to get direct financial support.
Technology

200 Rwandan entrepreneurs to reap cash in 2023 YouthConnekt awards

Friday, September 22, 2023
The New Times

Rwanda has not failed women with disabilities- or anyone

Friday, August 25, 2023
The 58-year-old Marie Goretti Uzabakiriho during her job of cleaning streets in Kigali at Gishushu. Photos by Willy Mucyo
People

From countryside to city: A street cleaner’s journey and rigour in blue-collar work

Monday, August 21, 2023