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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
Prisoners at the High Court for a hearing session in Kigali in 2021. File
Law

Sign language in courts: What does it mean?

Tuesday, September 19, 2023
The Bible Society of Rwanda (BSR), in partnership with Rwanda Union of the Blind (RUB) launched 27 newly published “Braille Bibles, on Monday, September 11. Courtesy
Religion

“Braille Bible” launched to enhance accessibility for the visually impaired

Tuesday, September 12, 2023
Participants pose for photo during the launch of five books offering guidelines to parents and caregivers on early detection, prevention and treatment of disabilities among the young children. Courtesy
Health

RBC introduces guide to early detection of disabilities

Wednesday, August 30, 2023
Participants during the Hanga Akazi Feed the Future event, a campaign to raise awareness on the positive influence of agri-food companies that prioritise people living with disability inclusion on August 25,. COURTESY
Business

Agri-business experts on need for inclusive workforce recruitment

Tuesday, August 29, 2023
Ndera Neuropsychiatric Hospital in Gasabo District.
Health

Shedding light on epilepsy: A closer look at its prevalence in Rwanda

Monday, August 28, 2023
The New Times

Rwanda has not failed women with disabilities- or anyone

Friday, August 25, 2023
Participants pose for a group photo after conducting a workshop on disability and SRHR at M Hotel in Kigali on Friday, July 21. Courtesy
Health

PWDs call for special incentives to access sexual and reproductive health services

Saturday, July 22, 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
One of the 561 primary school candidates with disabilities, sits national exams during the official launch on Monday, July 17. COURTESY
Education

PLE: Special needs children get extra hour during national exams

Monday, July 17, 2023
The New Times
Education

Nearly 600 pupils with disabilities sit primary leaving exams

Monday, July 17, 2023