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‘Ishuri Mbonezamirire’ or the ‘nutrition education school’, an initiative in Nyamagabe District, is helping reduce stunting and malnutrition among children under the age of two.
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How ‘Ishuri Mbonezamirire’ is working to end stunting in children

Wednesday, April 26, 2023
Christine Vuguziga, a resident of Kayonza District, has a garden in her compound that is packed with a variety of nutritious foods such as spinach, amaranth, beetroots, tubers and banana trees. Photos: Dan Kwizera.
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‘Akarima k’Igikoni’: How vegetable gardens have reduced malnutrition and stunting in Kayonza

Thursday, April 20, 2023
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Why instituting longer paternity leave in Africa is not simple

Sunday, April 09, 2023
Dianah Mukundwa, Equity Bank Rwanda's Head of Strategy, Investment and Social Impact speaks at the recent Equity Women Forum. Courtesy
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Insurance that covers maternity leave: How Equity's products are empowering women financially

Wednesday, April 05, 2023
The ‘Shisha Kibondo’ porridge, provided to vulnerable pregnant women at Munini Health Centre, is essential to the health of the woman and her unborn child.
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Shisha Kibondo: Taking nutritious steps to eradicate stunting in Nyaruguru District

Monday, April 03, 2023
Children at Kigabiro Early Childhood Development Centre in Rwamagana District. Every parent pays Rwf2000 weekly to take care of the basic needs for children at the ECD. Photos: Courtesy.
Women

How ECDs, mothers’ rooms are improving working conditions, children’s wellbeing

Friday, March 31, 2023
A woman with her newborn at Kacyiru Hospital. The debate to double the maternity leave for new mothers to six months is gaining momentum.
Editorial

Debate on maternity leave should be broadened

Tuesday, March 28, 2023
The birth of a new born baby is a joyous moment. Mothers wish to spend the longest time possible with their new born babies, bond, see and help them grow but the longer they stay with the newly born babies, the more they risk being disqualified from the labour market. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Women

Longer maternity leave sparks public debate

Monday, March 27, 2023
EZA-Urugwiro ECD’s caregivers help the children as they play different sketches. According to NCDA so far there are 49 ECDs in working places providing daycare services to 2701.File (1)
Law

MPs push for ECDs at workplaces

Friday, March 17, 2023
Aude Kaze, founder, Kwezi widwife initiative
People

Midwife on empowering colleagues, why pregnant women need prenatal counselling

Friday, March 10, 2023
Rwandan women in Banking sector who lead senior positions in different banks in Rwanda. Today, Rwanda’s good leadership has interrogated, demystified, and neutralised such gender biases and misconceptions in nation-building.

Women empowerment: A right or favour?

Thursday, March 09, 2023
Lina Higiro, CEO at NCBA. Courtesy
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FEATURED: How NCBA is championing mothers' room, diversity and inclusion policies

Thursday, March 09, 2023