April 30, 2023
East Africa: Region Moves to Protect Migrant Workers From Abuse
In the wake of reported human rights violations in the Gulf countries, the East African Community (EAC) is pursuing the harmonisation of labour migration policies to curb… Read more »
May 01, 2023
Rwanda: Rwanda Sign Language Dictionary to Address Challenges By the Deaf
The Government of Rwanda, through the National Council of Persons with Disabilities (NCPD), has completed the production of a comprehensive Rwandan Sign Language Dictionary (RSLD).… Read more »
April 22, 2023
Rwanda: Rwandans in Norway Commemorate 1994 Genocide Against the Tutsi
Rwandans and their friends living in Norway held the 29th commemoration of 1994 the Genocide against the Tutsi. Read more »
April 17, 2023
Rwanda: Genocidal Rape - How Rwanda Set an International Precedent
An estimated 250,000 to 500,000 women and girls were raped in the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. Read more »
April 13, 2023
Rwanda: UN Opens Exhibition On Genocide Prevention and Remembrance
The United Nations has opened an exhibition titled "Survival and Remembrance: A Call to Action for Genocide Prevention," featuring images and testimonies of genocide survivors from… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Again Asks UK to See Justice Served On Genocide Suspects
At an event to mark the 29th Commemoration of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, on Wednesday, April 12, Rwanda's High Commissioner to the UK, Johnston Busingye, once more… Read more »
April 09, 2023
Africa: Why Instituting Longer Paternity Leave Is Not Simple
The push for longer paternity leave speaks to how kin networks locally and around Africa have broken down in the demographic, sociological and economic changes that characterise… Read more »
April 06, 2023
Rwanda: 29 Years Later, Sports Restore Hope for Genocide Survivors, Reunite Rwandans
After the tragic 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, sports are one of the social events that have played a role in restoring hope to the survivors as well as fostering unity in the… Read more »
April 03, 2023
Rwanda: Unpaid Care Work in Rwanda - the Urgent Need for Men Engagement
Rwanda has been credited as the most gender equal country in Africa and second in the world, but several harmful gender norms persist, putting women in a bad place and almost… Read more »
April 02, 2023
Rwanda: Rwanda Did Not Endorse Genderqueer Toolkit - Govt Spokesperson
Government neither endorsed nor adopted a Comprehensive Sexuality Education toolkit recognizing and promoting the education about genderqueer and different sexual orientations, the… Read more »
March 09, 2023
Rwanda: Genocide - UN Court to Rule On Kabuga's Fitness to Stand Trial
A UN court will on Thursday decide whether to proceed with the trial of genocide mastermind Felicien Kabuga or discontinue it following a medical report that stated that the… Read more »
March 03, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: Situation in Eastern DR Congo a Major Human Rights Challenge - Biruta
The situation in eastern DR Congo is a major human rights challenge for the international community, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Dr. Vincent… Read more »
January 20, 2023
Rwanda: Local Innovator On 'Safe' Telehealth Platform for Women
Growing up, Aline Joyce Berabose found it hard to acquire the right information regarding sexual and reproductive health, a challenge, she says, she shared with other girls. Read more »
December 29, 2022
Rwanda: Genocide - Prosecution Pokes Holes in Ntaganzwa's Appeal Case
The prosecution has poked holes in Ladislas Ntaganzwa's appeal against the life sentence handed to him by the High Court Chamber for International Crimes (HCCIC) in 2020 for his… Read more »
December 11, 2022
Rwanda: Cycling - Uhiriwe, Mwamikazi Crowned Human Rights Race Champions
Riders Espoir Uhiriwe and Djazilla Mwamikazi were Saturday, December 10, crowned champions of the Human Rights race held in Gisagara, Southern Province. Read more »
December 08, 2022
Rwanda: Persons With Disabilities Call for More Facilitation and Inclusion
Mugisha, who is visually impaired, cited this in his poem 'I see you with my heart', which he read at the International Day of Persons with Disabilities celebrations at the… Read more »
December 01, 2022
Rwanda: Why Sports Bodies Need Anti-Sexual Harassment Policies
As Rwanda's sports sector grows, there is need for sports organisations to develop anti-sexual harassment policies, officials say. Read more »
November 03, 2022
Ethiopia: What Warring Parties Agreed On
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has described as "monumental" the signing of a peace agreement between the Ethiopian government and the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF), adding… Read more »
October 30, 2022
Rwanda: Reintegrating Children With Disabilities Into Families Should Be Fast-Tracked - Activists
Activists advocating for children's rights have called for special support for vulnerable families that are set to integrate children with disabilities. Read more »
October 14, 2022
Rwanda: Over 290,000 People With Disabilities Uncategorised - Study
Rwanda Governance Board (RGB) has recommended fast-tracking the categorization of people with living disabilities to increase their access to essential services such as health, and… Read more »
October 20, 2016
East Africa: Legislative Assembly Passes Bill On Human Trafficking
The East African Legislative Assembly on Tuesday passed the EAC Anti-Trafficking in Persons Bill, and it will not be forwarded to heads of state for the regional bloc for final… Read more »
June 21, 2006
Rwanda: Gacaca Genocide Trials Set for July
After continued postponement of the Gacaca trials, the National Service of Gacaca jurisdiction has set July 15 as the date to begin the trials. Addressing a press conference at her… Read more »