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Our communication team is available to provide details on UNICEF's current activities, up-to-date information and statistics on the situation of children and women in Rwanda and arrange interviews with experts on a wide variety of subjects related to children.

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Cyriaque Ngoboka, Communication Specialist, UNICEF Rwanda
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Young Rwandans learn in a mechanical workshop during a vocational training class at a UNICEF supported professional development centre for street and vulnerable children in Huye District.

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03 September 2020

UNICEF joins Government of Rwanda to launch “Generation Unlimited” youth initiative

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Alain, 12, learning from home in Côte d'Ivoire. "I like to study at home, and it's easy to follow classes online. Of course I miss my friends, but it's also nice to spend more time with my dad at home."

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Press release: Virtual 'Generation Unlimited' event

Business, government, multilateral agency and UN leaders commit to connecting children and young people to the internet by 2030

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Alain, 14, plays with educational apps in a UNICEF-supported child-friendly space for Burundian refugees.

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UNICEF and Airtel Africa announce new partnership

For children and families affected by COVID-19, Airtel Africa will help provide access to online learning and better enable cash transfers

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Umuhoza Dative, 11, studies at home due to coronavirus-related school closures, listening to her Primary 6 lessons on the radio in Rwanda.

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"Protect Our Children"

Response to the UN Secretary-General’s call on countries to prioritise children’s education, food, health and safety amid the COVID-19 pandemic

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Children at the World Children's Day Kids Takeover event in Rubavu

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20 November 2019

Government of Rwanda and UNICEF hold 13th National Children’s Summit to celebrate 30 years of child rights

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Olive helps 4-year-old Shania wash her hands with soap and water at their home-based early childhood care centre.

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19 November 2019

Ministry of Health and UNICEF launch Rwanda’s first National Handwashing Sub-Strategy

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A mother breastfeeds her baby on a sunny day in Rwanda.

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09 August 2019

It’s about time: Rwanda’s private sector called to support family-friendly policies and workplaces

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Mukashyaka Alivera with her one-year-old son, Munezero Velence, at Bugarura Early Childhood Development Centre in Rwanda.

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12 July 2019

UNICEF, Government of Rwanda and partners inaugurate first early childhood development centre based in local market

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A three-year-old girl in a pre-primary uniform smiles in an early childhood development centre

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21 February 2019

Muslim community in Rwanda launches its model early childhood development programme

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The Ambassador of Japan in Rwanda and the Rwandan Minister of Emergency management push children on a swing set in a refugee camp

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05 September 2018

Refugee children and women in Rwanda receive continued support from the Government of Japan

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Boy in Rwanda with face hidden in silhouette

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17 May 2018

Recent study finds that over 50% of children in Rwanda are victims of sexual, physical or emotional violence

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Boy in early childhood development centre writes on blackboard in Rwanda

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06 November 2017

UNICEF hosts innovative workshop to develop child-friendly communication materials for young children in Rwanda

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Early childhood caregiver teacher with group of children surrounding her in pre-school in Rwanda

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04 October 2017

IKEA Foundation provides UNICEF a new grant of over €3.5 million to expand early childhood development programmes in Rwanda

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Woman in Rwanda plucks tea on plantation

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29 August 2017

UNICEF Rwanda partners with the National Agricultural Export Development Board

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The latest news on children and families in Rwanda and what UNICEF is doing to help.

UNICEF joins Government of Rwanda to launch “Generation Unlimited” youth initiative

Press release: Virtual 'Generation Unlimited' event

UNICEF and Airtel Africa announce new partnership

"Protect Our Children"

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