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The celebration of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, held in Nyabihu District on Wednesday, December 3. Photo by Germain Nsanzimana
Health

Disability advocates demand retrofitting old buildings for accessibility

Thursday, December 04, 2025
A church member uses sign language to communicate with deaf congregants during a service. Net Photo

Faith, technology, and rights: Building inclusive communities for persons with disabilities in Rwanda

Wednesday, December 03, 2025
A teacher trains a student with a disability in class. The high cost of specialised schools continues to push many children with disabilities out of the classroom. Courtesy
Education

High school cost derails education of special needs learners

Saturday, November 29, 2025
The New Times

Paralympics committee elections set for November 8

Friday, November 07, 2025
Participants, including members of the Rwanda Union of Little People (RULP), officials, and supporters, gather during Rwanda’s first-ever celebration of International Dwarfism Awareness Day.
Rwanda

Rwandans with dwarfism call for more inclusion

Thursday, October 30, 2025
People assisting people with disabilities as they board a public bus in Kigali. Craish Bahizi
Health

Disability groups push for delayed prosthesis insurance coverage

Monday, September 22, 2025
The International Albinism Awareness Day is marked under the theme Demanding our rights on June 13.
Health

Persons with albinism at increased risk of skin cancer amidst cream delays

Saturday, June 14, 2025
A child with disablity reading a school textbook in Braille format at the event.
Education

People with deaf-blindness call for inclusive access to education

Monday, May 19, 2025
People with disabilities during a meeting in Nyarugunga sector in Kicukiro District. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Health

Zero Discrimination Day: Addressing gaps in inclusion for people with disability

Saturday, March 01, 2025
Two ladies during interact through sign language in Muhanga District .Photo by EmmanuelNtirenganya
Rwanda

Rwanda moves to establish official sign language for PWDs

Wednesday, February 26, 2025
People with disabilities during a meeting at Nyarugunga Sector. Craish Bahizi
Rwanda

A look at challenges, achievements for people with disabilities in Rwanda

Tuesday, December 03, 2024
Two ladies during interact through sign language in Muhanga District. The government is distributing the first-ever comprehensive Rwandan Sign Language Dictionary (RSLD).
Health

Rwanda starts distributing sign language dictionary

Saturday, September 28, 2024