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Participants during a campaign to sensitize people to the fight against gender-based violence in 2021. Between 2021 and 2024, health authorities recorded more than 26,000 GBV cases. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Health

Experts call for broader sexual reproductive health education to prevent GBV

Thursday, November 07, 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
AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) delegates pose with students of Groupe Scolaire Kagugu Catholique (GS Kagugu) during the International Day of the Girl Child (IDG) held on October 11. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Featured

FEATURED: AHF Rwanda champions girls’ health, education on International Day of the Girl Child

Saturday, October 12, 2024
Rwanda's celebrated musician Andy Bumuntu has been announced by UNICEF Rwanda as the newest Advocacy Champion during a press briefing on Thursday, October 10. Craish Bahizi
Featured

FEATURED: Andy Bumuntu named ‘UNICEF Advocacy Champion’ on World Mental Health Day

Thursday, October 10, 2024
Some teen mothers with their babies after giving birth due to unwanted pregnancies (Courtesy)
Women

What will it take for Rwanda to rein in the teenage pregnancy menace?

Wednesday, October 09, 2024
François Xavier Bagnoud (FXB Rwanda) joined the youth of Nyanza District in celebrating International Youth Day (IYD) On August 17.
Featured

FEATURED: Celebration of International Youth Day: Commitment to equipping youth with essential skills, opportunities to thrive

Wednesday, August 21, 2024
Some residents who spoke to The New Times about their expectations to the new Members of Parliament. Courtesy
Politics

Citizens have their say on 5th Chamber of Deputies

Thursday, August 15, 2024
Alcohol is the most abused substance by adolescents and young adults aged 13 to 24, according to a 2023 pilot study conducted by the Rwanda Biomedical Center (RBC) across the country.
Health

Increase tax on alcohol, invest in rehab programmes to end drug abuse – experts

Wednesday, June 26, 2024
Some of teen mothers who are victims of unwanted pregnancies. File
Health

A call to action to tame teenage pregnancies in Eastern Province

Monday, June 17, 2024
Children work at brick-making site in Kayonza District in September 2023. On June 12 each year, Rwanda joins the international community in observing the International Day Against Child Labour.File
Rwanda

Fight against child labour continues with sharp focus on ‘most guilty’ sectors

Wednesday, June 12, 2024
The New Times
Crime

Nyabihu launches crackdown on men defiling teens

Sunday, June 09, 2024