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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
The Ministry of Youth has announced YouthConnekt Awards 2023, with 200 Rwandan impactful entrepreneurs set to get direct financial support.
Technology

200 Rwandan entrepreneurs to reap cash in 2023 YouthConnekt awards

Friday, September 22, 2023
The New Times

Rwanda has not failed women with disabilities- or anyone

Friday, August 25, 2023
The 58-year-old Marie Goretti Uzabakiriho during her job of cleaning streets in Kigali at Gishushu. Photos by Willy Mucyo
People

From countryside to city: A street cleaner’s journey and rigour in blue-collar work

Monday, August 21, 2023
Thierry Murangira, the spokesperson for RIB, noted that such actions constitute a violation of Article 163 of Rwandan law, which safeguards individuals with disabilities from abuse and discrimination. FILE
Crime

YouTubers arrested over online exploitation of person with disability

Wednesday, August 16, 2023
Rwanda Investigation Bureau arrested three Youtube users who are being prosecuted for interviewing a person with mental disability, on August 15.
Crime

Social media: What content can land you in jail?

Wednesday, August 16, 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
Panelists discuss on global challenges at HerStory initiative. The youth's initiative aims to address gender equality issues and create space for solutions to that global challenge. Courtesy

Women Deliver: HerStory Initiative launched in Kigali

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
DJ Sonata
Showbiz

International artists, creatives to attend Women Deliver conference

Sunday, July 16, 2023
Some of the delegates pose for a photo at BK Arena on Saturday, July 15. The conference will be held under the theme 'Spaces, Solidarity, and Solutions'. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza

Women Deliver: A look at the pre-conferences

Sunday, July 16, 2023