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Rwandan women during the celebration of the International Women' s Day on March 8. Courtesy

Leave the roses for Valentine's, today is Women’s Day

Sunday, March 08, 2026
As the world struggles to meet UN Sustainable Development Goals on education and gender equality, China’s experience offers a potent blueprint.

How educating girls became a cornerstone of China’s progress

Sunday, March 08, 2026
UN Women Acting Country Representative to Rwanda, Tikikel Tadele Alemu. Photo: UN Women Rwanda

Upholding women’s rights and justice: The pathway to equality, unity and prosperity

Sunday, March 08, 2026
Diane Ishimwe began cycling as a teenager, few girls in Rwanda were taking part in the sport.
Women

Diane Ishimwe: Woman who found her passion coaching young cyclists

Sunday, March 08, 2026
Creatives kick off a Friday broadcast at Royal FM during a past edition of the Ahanad Takeover series. The event returns this Friday with performances at Maison Noire. COURTESY.
Showbiz

Your weekend in Kigali: Events you shouldn’t miss

Friday, March 06, 2026
“Beyond the Clouds,” was screened March 5 at the Chinese Embassy in Kigali as part of activities leading up to International Women’s Day on March 8.
Cinema

The teacher who changed thousands of girls’ lives, & the film that brought her story to Kigali

Friday, March 06, 2026
Residents in Kagarama village during a meeting on how to install improved social cohesion and gender equality within their community. FILE

Homes in transition: The test of equality

Thursday, March 05, 2026
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Kwibuka

PHOTOS: Greek princess pays tribute to Genocide victims

Monday, March 02, 2026
First Lady Jeannette Kagame meets with Princess Marie-Chantal of Greece, a founding member of the UNHCR-backed Building Better Futures campaign at the offices of the Imbuto Foundation on Thursday, February 26. Courtesy
Rwanda

PHOTOS: First Lady meets Greek princess, outgoing UN envoy

Thursday, February 26, 2026
Jeanine Umutesi, a female excavator operator, speaks with New Times during a visit to the Nyabisindu site on February 18. Photo by Kelly Keza.
Women

Breaking barriers: Truck driver’s daughter becomes excavator operator

Thursday, February 26, 2026
Actress Rosine Bazongere was received by Vice-Mayor of Nyagatare District Juliet Murekatete as she concluded her 160km walk from Kigali on Sunday, February 16. Photos by Olivier Mugwiza
Women

PHOTOS: Actress Bazongere completes 160km walk in menstrual health campaign

Monday, February 16, 2026
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Women

VIDEO & PHOTOS: Actress Bazongere walks 160 kilometers to raise awareness about menstrual health

Friday, February 13, 2026