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5 May 2023
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Midwifery: Nurse Edna Hilario performing Auscultation of Firosa's baby during her pregnancy consultation.

Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on the International Day of the Midwife 2023

Every year on this day, we celebrate midwives for their unwavering commitment to saving lives and ensuring the health and wellbeing of women and... Read more

31 March 2023
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Data-Driven Monitoring for Improved Maternal and Child Health Outcomes in Rwanda

Data-Driven Monitoring for Improved Maternal and Child Health Outcomes in Rwanda

Every 5 years, the National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda (NISR) produces a Demographic Health Survey report with support from various partners.... Read more

28 March 2023
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Adolescents in Nyamasheke district during a discussion on Sexual and Reproductive Health and rights

Promoting Community Engagement to Increase Access to Adolescent and Youth Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights

Community engagement has been regarded as a vital component to ensure that adolescents and young people have access to information on Sexual and... Read more

24 March 2023
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Accelerating Economic Growth through the Realization of Reproductive Rights in Rwanda

Accelerating Economic Growth through the Realization of Reproductive Rights in Rwanda

Rwanda has made remarkable progress in improving reproductive rights which in turn has contributed to the reduction in fertility rates - that is, the... Read more

14 February 2023
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UNFPA distributed quality simulation laboratory equipment to the seven high schools that have started providing newly installed

Promoting Quality Education of Nurses and Midwives in Rwanda

UNFPA distributed quality simulation laboratory equipment to the seven high schools that have started providing newly installed advanced diplomas in... Read more

23 January 2023
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Imanizabayo is now a student in level 3 at Groupe Scolaire Rusumo in the Kirehe district of the Western province of Rwanda.

Young innovators support teenage mothers to still realize their dreams

When an adolescent girl does not have access to Sexual and Reproductive health information and services, she is more likely to become pregnant early... Read more

19 December 2022
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Rwanda: Mentorship program to improve access to quality Family Planning services

Rwanda: How Mentorship program has improved access to quality Family Planning services

Shortage of competent healthcare providers (HCP) and lack of sufficient continuous professional development (CPD) opportunities are some of the... Read more

13 December 2022
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Olivier Arakaza, 18, a Burundian refugee in Rwanda, is empowered as a Peer educator to promote Sexual and Reproductive Health in

Empowered to empower others: Peer educators promoting Sexual and Reproductive Health in humanitarian settings

Olivier Arakaza, 18, a Burundian refugee in Rwanda, is one of the successful youth peer educators in the Mahama refugee camp, located in Kirehe... Read more

10 December 2022
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UNFPA Rwanda/ Froduard HABYARIMANA

A call on people everywhere to #StandUp4HumanRights

As we mark this year’s Human Rights Day, we call on people everywhere to #StandUp4HumanRights. All 8 billion people alive today should enjoy all... Read more

1 December 2022
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On World AIDS Day, we must recommit to equality to address what remains a major global public health threat.

Let’s be at the forefront in the HIV/AIDS response

Equal access to sexual and reproductive health and rights is crucial for all 8 billion people in our world today. The urgent call to dismantle... Read more

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