Regional women’s rights advocates study Rwanda’s survivor-centred response to gender-based violence
By Elias HAKIZIMANA. KIGALI, Rwanda — August 26, 2026 — Women’s rights advocates from Nigeria, Uganda and Kenya have gained
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Rwanda shares safe abortion reforms with women’s rights advocates from the region
By Elias HAKIZIMANA. KIGALI, Rwanda — August 26, 2026 — Rwanda’s reforms on safe abortion care and its decision to
National dialogue pushes for better access to finance for women with disabilities
BY CYUBAHIRO PRINCE BORIS KIGALI – For many women with disabilities in Rwanda, getting a bank loan is about more
Stakeholders convene in Rubavu to strengthen abortion and post-abortion care advocacy in Rwanda
By Elias HAKIZIMANA. Stakeholders in Rwanda’s Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) sector have called for stronger coordination, partnerships,
Lawyers, CSOs and journalists unite to improve human rights response for vulnerable and marginalized populations
By Elias Hakizimana. Lawyers, civil society organizations (CSOs), journalists and Human Rights Defenders (HRDs) have called for stronger coordination in
NUDOR leads national dialogue on strengthening disability-inclusive education data systems in Rwanda
BY PRINCE BORIS CYUBAHIRO The National Union of Disability Organizations of Rwanda (NUDOR), through the UNFPA-supported KURA NAWE Program, convened
Banyamulenge protest against Burundian troops in Minembwe
By The Inspirer. Residents of the Fizi, Uvira, and Mwenga territories in South Kivu Province of the Democratic Republic of
Rwandan Union of the Blind Calls for Action to Improve Accessibility Ahead of White Cane Day
By The Inspirer. Kigali, Rwanda – The Rwandan Union of the Blind (RUB) has called on government institutions, the private
Rwanda’s Deaf Community Calls for Sign Language to Be Recognized as an Official Language
By Elias HAKIZIMANA. Gasabo, October 3, 2025 — The Rwanda National Union of the Deaf (RNUD), in partnership with Gasabo
Rwanda Marks International Day of Older Persons with Renewed Call for Inclusive Healthcare
By Elias HAKIZIMANA. Kigali, October 1, 2025 — Rwanda joined the world in celebrating the International Day of Older Persons,