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Teenagers follow some advice on how to use contraceptives during a campaign to raise awareness on AIDS. Photos by Emmanuel Dushimimana

Contraceptives for 15-year-olds: Finally, facing facts!

Tuesday, August 12, 2025
I matter initiative free pads donated to adolescent girls on February 14th, 2020.
Women

Why safe menstrual hygiene remains elusive for women in underserved communities

Friday, June 06, 2025
Ozonnia Ojielo, the UN Resident Coordinator in Rwanda and Benjamin Mutimura, CEO of I&M Bank Rwanda sign the agreement on Friday, May 23. All photos by Craish Bahizi.
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FEATURED: I&M Bank Rwanda, UN sign deal to finance universal health coverage

Sunday, May 25, 2025
L-R: Menelas Nkeshimana, Head of the Health Workforce Department in the Ministry of Health, Dr Olugbemiga Adelakin, UNFPA Country Representative, Claudette Nirere, the Minister of State for Education, Amb. Mridu Pawan Das, High Commission of India to Rwanda, pose for a photo at the launch in Kigali, on Tuesday, May 20. Courtesy
Featured

Midwifery at forefront of new initiative to combat maternal mortality

Thursday, May 22, 2025
Members of Parliament during an advocacy capacity-building workshop on population and development organized by RPRPD, on March 21.
Health

MPs vow to support healthcare provision under Rwanda’s new development strategy

Saturday, April 05, 2025
Some participants at the AI Hackathon challenge at the grand finale held on Sunday, March 2 at Intare Conference Arena. CRAISH BAHIZI

Reclaiming Rwandan women’s agency in the digital age

Saturday, March 08, 2025
Paula Ingabire, Minister of ICT and Innovation and Dr Olugbemiga Adelakin, UNFPA Country Representative for Rwanda sign the agreement in Kigali
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PRESS RELEASE: UNFPA, ICT ministry collaborate to harness technology for gender equality, reproductive health

Wednesday, March 05, 2025
Anthony Ngororano was appointed by the United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres as the UN Resident Coordinator in Madagascar.
International

Rwandan economist appointed UN envoy to Madagascar

Tuesday, March 04, 2025
Rwandan filmmaker Myirima Uwiragiye Birara bagged an award at FESPACO courtesy of her feature film 'The Bride'-courtesy
Cinema

Rwandan film ‘The Bride’ bags award at FESPACO 2025

Sunday, March 02, 2025
A total of 260 young entrepreneurs were recognized and awarded at the 2024 YouthConnekt Awards on February 18. Annet Muhorakeye, founder of Coffee Company, emerged as the overall winner, securing Rwf25 million to grow her business at Kisimite Center. All photos by Dan Gatsinzi
Rwanda

Over 200 entrepreneurs awarded at YouthConnekt awards

Wednesday, February 19, 2025
UNFPA Representative in Rwanda, Dr. Olugbemiga Adelakin, speaking at the launch of the campaign against ‘Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence (TFGBV).’

Securing our digital space this festive season and beyond

Tuesday, December 31, 2024
Members of Parliament approved different bills that raised debates among beneficiaries and officials. Courtesy
Law

Key regulatory milestones that shaped Rwanda in 2024

Friday, December 27, 2024