Rwanda: Rwanda Bids to Host 2027 Women's Amputee Football World Cup

Rwanda has begun the bidding process to host the 2027 Women's Amputee Football World Cup. Read more »

Rwanda: Why Saving Must Become Every Rwandan's National Duty

As the country strives toward becoming an upper-middle-income country, one value must take root across every household and community, the culture of saving. Read more »

Africa: Experts Urge Gender-Inclusive Resilience in Africa's Agri-Food Systems

As Africa strives to strengthen food and nutrition security amid mounting climate shocks, key stakeholders and experts are calling for gender inclusive, sustainable financing and… Read more »

Rwanda: Brd Launches 'Shabuka', a Low-Interest Loan Initiative to Boost Women-Led Businesses

The Development Bank of Rwanda (BRD) has launched 'Shabuka', a new financing initiative designed to increase access to affordable loans and build capacity for women-led and… Read more »

Rwanda: How Umurerwa Is Helping Women Reclaim Bodies, Minds

At 29 years old, Celine Umurerwa has transformed her personal journey of self-discovery into a mission to help women reconnect with themselves. Her path began during a five-year… Read more »

Rwanda: Equity Bank, UN Partner to Accelerate Women Empowerment

Equity Bank Rwanda and UN Women have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) establishing a strategic partnership aimed at accelerating women's economic empowerment and bridging… Read more »

Rwanda: Women's U23 Debut Road Races At UCI World Championships

The UCI's Individual Time Trial (ITT) has come to an end and the focus has now shifted to the road races. The first event will be the Women's Under-23 road race set to take place… Read more »

Rwanda: Pedalling Past Barriers - the Rise of Women Cycling in Rwanda

When Martha Ntakirutimana first took an interest in cycling, it was far from common to see women on bikes in Rwanda. As a young woman stepping into a male-dominated sport, she was… Read more »

Rwanda: Day-3 in Pictures - Pure Emotions As Junior Women Cross the Finish Line

Day 3 of the UCI Road World Championships in Kigali wrapped up the Individual Times Trial races, with Megan Arens and Michiel Mouris making the Dutch team proud with victories of… Read more »

Rwanda: Poor Parenting Root of Family Challenges, Says Gender Ministry

Poor parenting has been identified as a leading cause of many challenges facing Rwandan families today, accelerating a cycle in which children raised in unstable households risk… Read more »

Rwanda: Women Entrepreneurs Take Center Stage At Uci Fan Zone

In the bustling fan zone of the UCI Road World Championships, it's not just cyclists capturing the spotlight. A vibrant community of women entrepreneurs has turned the global… Read more »

Rwanda: How One Woman Turned a Civil Engineering Degree Into a Career As a Pilot

At 35, Captain Anaise Kangeyo is one of Rwanda's few female pilots, commanding the Bombardier Q400, a twin-engine turboprop aircraft for short to medium-haul flights. Read more »

Rwanda: RwandAir Boss Challenges Girls to Explore Careers in Aviation

Female students were encouraged to pursue careers in aviation and take on leadership positions in the sector to become pilots, engineers, cabin crew, or take behind-the-scenes jobs… Read more »

Rwanda: Conference On Reproductive Health Ends With Pledge to Improve Women's Well-Being

The Rwanda Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RSOG), in partnership with the Ministry of Health (MoH), Rwanda Biomedical Centre (RBC), and other key stakeholders,… Read more »

Rwanda: Biruta Commends Rising Number of Women in Correctional Service

The Minister of Interior, Dr. Vincent Biruta, has commended the Rwanda Correctional Service (RCS) for the progress made in promoting gender equality and pledged further support to… Read more »

Rwanda: Pregnant Women in Rwanda Warned On Common Painkiller Use

After a new research suggested that the use of Acetaminophen during pregnancy may be linked to a higher risk of autism and attention-deficit disorder (ADHD) in children, Rwandan… Read more »

Rwanda: How Faith Leaders Are Helping End HIV Stigma in Rwanda

On a Sunday morning in Kigali, as worshippers gather for prayers, the sermon carries a message that goes beyond the spiritual. The pastor speaks openly about HIV, urging the… Read more »

Rwanda: Media Professionals Trained On How to Tackle Technology-Facilitated GBV

More than 25 journalists and social media influencers have completed a three-day training in Kigali on technology-facilitated gender-based violence (TFGBV), an issue that is… Read more »

Rwanda: Women's Hoops - Is Reg Vs APR Duopoly Coming to an End?

The domestic league has for the past three years served fans the APR Vs Rwanda Energy Group (REG) rivalry in the finals as the two powerhouses fought it out on the big stage of the… Read more »

Rwanda: Contraceptives for 15-Year-Olds - Finally, Facing Facts!

Let's begin by ripping off the band-aid and settling one stubborn misbelief: contraceptives are not abortion. One prevents pregnancy; the other ends it. End of story. Anyone… Read more »

Rwanda: J60 Kigali - Habiyambere Shines in Doubles As Walkovers Favor Rwandan Girls

Calvin Habiyambere continues to enjoy a bright start to the ITF World Tennis Tour Juniors (J60) in Kigali after he teamed up with Gedeon Murinzi to beat Arthur Tagirov and King… Read more »

Rwanda: Police Launch Mothers' Rooms, ECD Centres at Premises

For the past three decades, Rwanda has pursued an unwavering vision of inclusivity by redefining public service not simply in terms of access, but of genuine belonging. Read more »

Rwanda: Undetected Syphilis Cases Threaten Lives of Pregnant Women, Newborns - RBC

Rwanda's low coverage of syphilis testing among pregnant women is putting mothers and newborns at risk of severe complications - such as stillbirth, newborn death, and babies born… Read more »

Rwanda: Proof That Gender Policies Work? Look At Rwanda's Schools

In 2008, Rwanda adopted the Girls' Education Policy with the goal of closing the gender gap in education. Seventeen years later, the results are striking: girls are not just… Read more »

Rwanda: Ineza Joins Rwanda Camp for Women's Afrobasket 2025

US-based star Sifa Ineza has joined Rwanda's training camp ahead of the 2025 FIBA Women's AfroBasket scheduled for July 26 through August 3 at the Palais des Sports Treichville in… Read more »