Real lives

Combined measles-rubella campaign kicks off
13 Mar 2013 - Rwanda's combined measles-rubella vaccination campaign, launched today with the support of UNICEF and GAVI alliance partners, will ensure that nearly 5 million Rwandan children in are vaccinated against the two disabling and deadly diseases.

New Maternity Ward Opens in Matyazo, Rwanda
March 2013 - Hundreds of people gathered for the opening of the new Matyazo maternity ward located in Rwanda’s Huye District.

8th Annual National Children's Summit
January 2013 - Children from across Rwanda convened in the capital, Kigali, for the 8th Annual National Children’s Summit. Held in the national Parliament, the Summit provides a unique forum for children to participate in their country’s development.

Rwanda's new Child Protection Law
Rwanda published the long awaited Law on the Rights and Protection of the Child. This law has been put in place to ensure that children across Rwanda, no matter who they are or where they live have the strongest possible legal protection framework.

7th Annual Children's Summit
The summit brought together children and policy makers to discuss how children could contribute to the 2nd Economic Development and Poverty Reduction Strategy as well as ensure their rights to family life, quality healthcare and inclusive education.