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Some of the best performing girls get their certificates of appreciation during an event in Musanze. File

Rwanda’s gender gains in 2025 must be protected

Wednesday, January 07, 2026
Teen girls during a session on reproductive health in girls club in Nyanza District. Sam Ngendahimana

Too young to consent, old enough to face adult consequences

Thursday, January 01, 2026
Participants during the launch of the Play the Full Deck campaign, launched by the National Union of Disability Organisations in Rwanda (NUDOR) under the regional We Can Work programme.
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‘Play the Full Deck’ campaign urges employers to embrace on-job inclusion

Monday, December 15, 2025
Uwineza’s current life moves between stages, rehearsal studios and the cultural programmes she curates. Photos by Willy Mucyo
Music

When Rwanda’s creatives hit a wall, Uwineza builds them a door

Thursday, December 11, 2025
Teen mothers can now visit a clinic to access contraception, HIV or STI testing, and reproductive health information without parental consent. File    

If we don’t teach consent, we leave children defenseless

Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Officials during a consultative meeting on the new law regulating healthcare services that was adopted by the Cabinet. in Kigali. Courtesy
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What Rwanda’s new health law means for access to sexual, reproductive services

Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Officials inaugurate the new Early Childhood Development (ECD) and Family Centre in Gateko Cell, Nyarugenge Sector, Bugesera District.
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BK Foundation, Shelter Them open new early childhood centre in Bugesera

Tuesday, October 21, 2025
Rwanda’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Amb. Martin Ngoga addresses the UN Security Council on Tuesday, September 30. COURTESY

Rwandan envoy questions UN support for DR Congo army amid FDLR links

Wednesday, October 01, 2025
A child watches a video on a smartphone at home. Research has revealed that smartphone use among children under 13 could negatively impact their mental health. Courtesy
Health

Smartphones before age 13 linked to lifelong mental health risks, experts warn

Thursday, September 11, 2025
World Suicide Prevention Day is marked on September 10.
Health

Calls for more support, awareness to fight suicide

Thursday, September 04, 2025
Teen girls during a reproductive health session at GS Gisagara. Courtesy

Stop worrying about teen sex — start teaching safe choices

Tuesday, September 02, 2025
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