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Panelists at a side event called “Menstrual Health and Hygiene Bloody Critical for Gender Equality.” at the Kigali Convention Centre on July 18. Courtesy

Breaking the silence: Menstrual health and hygiene as a catalyst for gender equality

Thursday, July 20, 2023
People with disabilities during a meeting at Nyarugunga Sector. Senators are advocating for an expedited count and categorisation of people with disabilities to ensure adequate support for their unique requirement. CRAISH BAHIZI
Rwanda

Senators push for full count of people with disabilities

Wednesday, July 19, 2023
A dental therapist, 26-year-old, Esperance Niyigena during an interview. She has observed how difficulties in communication and language barriers can impede individuals from accessing or delivering services. Emmanuel Dushimimana
Health

Dental therapist on using sign language to boost oral health for the deaf

Wednesday, July 19, 2023
(L-R) Ritha Nyiratunga, a fellow at RWAMREC, Mary Balikungeri, Director and Founder of Rwanda Women's Network, Angela Agado, a senior technical advisor on GBV at Care International on a panel discussion on July 18. PHOTOS BY OLIVIER MUGWIZA

Activists unveil effective method to combat intimate partner violence

Tuesday, July 18, 2023
The New Times

Inspiring change: Expectations of Women Deliver Conference participants

Monday, July 17, 2023
Delegates interact after picking their badges on Saturday, July 15. The Minister of Environment, Dr Jeanne d’Arc Mujawamariya, has hailed organisers for successfully implementing zero waste at the Women Deliver Conference. OLIVIER MUGWIZA

Women Deliver Conference hailed for going zero waste

Monday, July 17, 2023
The New Times

Bridging the gender divide: Rwanda's pursuit of inclusive prosperity in the private sector

Monday, July 17, 2023
Vanessa Nakate, a climate justice activist and UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador addresses delegates at a fireside chat at the Girls Deliver: Pre-Conference on Adolescent Girls. Photos by Olivier Mugwiza

Adolescent girls' activists rally for inclusion, funding to drive global change

Sunday, July 16, 2023
The New Times

Kiswahili a passport to sustainable development

Saturday, July 15, 2023
The Director General of the National Examination and School Inspection Authority (NESA), Bernard Bahati, has dismissed recent allegations of leaked exams and a misaligned curriculum. FILE PHOTO
Education

Govt clears air on allegations of leaked exams

Thursday, July 13, 2023
A laboratory technician on duty at Rwanda Forensic Laboratory. The institution has revealed a significant surge in the number of paternity tests conducted, soaring from 168 in 2018-19 to 780 in 2022-23. Photo: File.
Rwanda

Children are collateral damage as DNA paternity tests rise

Thursday, July 13, 2023
Rwanda National Police (RNP) Fire and Rescue Brigade officers helped put out a massive fire that gutted workshops in the Zindiro area of Kigali on Tuesday, July 11. Photo by Christianne Murengerantwari.
Rwanda

Expert calls for independent fire safety regulatory authority

Wednesday, July 12, 2023