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[Louis Busingyeᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠ༝ @Louisalejandro]

Behind that smile lies a disturbed soul needing serious psychosocial support and care. Reach out and save a life. #MyThoughtsOnMentalHealth

[HDI Rwanda @HDIRwanda]

Community-led organisations are essential to advancing health and well-being, particularly in contexts where communities face shared challenges that require collective action.

From November 12 to 13, HDI is convening partners from Rwanda, Burundi and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) for the Amplify Change Partners’ Meeting. Speaking during the opening, Dr. @aflodiskagaba, HDI Executive Director, emphasised the importance of investing in grassroots organisations, strengthening their capacity and fostering cross-border learning, solidarity and collaboration to build stronger, more resilient communities.

#AdvancingHealthRights #SRHR #HealthForAll #CommunityLedDevelopment #RegionalCollaboration

[Joseph Nkurunziza Ryarasa @JosephRyarasa]

Yesterday, i attended the Rwanda Governance Board’s annual report presentation to both chambers of Parliament. I commend the Board’s work to strengthen governance and accountability.

I followed the discussion on civic space and compliance with the 2024 law governing nongovernmental organisations with particular interest. Civil society serves communities through advocacy, research, peacebuilding and service delivery, while helping citizens participate in decisions affecting their lives.

According to the parliamentary presentation, 1,134 national organisations were expected to comply. Of these, 975 applied. Among applicants, 179 received certificates, 536 remained pending and 260 had applications under examination. Another 159 organisations did not fulfil the requirements.

The 2023 Rwanda Civil Society Barometer by @GovernanceRw identified 1,601 organisations, comprising 1,399 national and 202 international organisations. Out of these it surveyed 283 ,these included 248 national organizations and 35 international organizations .

Meanwhile, “Civil Society in a Developmental State: A Longitudinal Case Study of CCOAIB in Rwanda (1987–2025),” published in the International Journal of Environmental & Agriculture Research in May 2026, cites 2,230 national organisations and 170 international organisations.

These figures left me with questions. How do differences in reporting periods, coverage and organisational status explain the numbers? Have some organisations closed because of funding difficulties? What prevented others from completing compliance? What support would help?

A rapid assessment with the Board and Rwanda Civil Society Platform and other CSO’s could identify bottlenecks and propose practical solutions.

As i always say we should aim at finding solutions to the challenges highlighted, at @NARwanda we are developing a Civil Society Academy to offer local organisations with capacity strengthening so as to amplify their own capacity including support with compliance.

I see some work ahead , an opportunity to work together. Through dialogue and practical assistance, we can help organisations meet their obligations, strengthen accountability and continue serving the communities that depend on their work. That deserves our shared attention and sustained commitment.

[Legal Aid Forum Rwanda @LegalAid_Rwanda]

At a meeting organized by @PILnet to celebrate pro bono, our Executive Director, Me Andrews Kananga, shared Rwanda's experience and progress in building collaborative pro bono and legal aid services.

He highlighted our journey since 2009, when we partnered with @Rwanda_Justice to initiate Legal Aid Week and provide legal assistance to children in detention. Over 18 editions, the initiative has grown into a national campaign that brings together State and civil society lawyers to provide legal advice, mediation, representation, and referrals. The impact has been significant, with millions of people benefiting from the initiative,

Rwanda's experience demonstrates the importance of collaboration, institutional commitment and sustainable structures in making justice more accessible to all.

#ProBono #AccessToJustice

[Ampairwe Elizabeth @eampairwe]

FOWODE held bilateral engagements with some of the leaders from multi-climate funders, which comprise only 3% of all climate resources. The purpose was to seek clarification on gender specific resources especially for the Belem Gender Action Plan #COP31

[UNFPA in Rwanda @UNFPARwanda]

Last week, UNFPA🇷🇼 Representative @DrAdelakin met with @SwedeninRW 's new Ambassador to #Rwanda, H.E. @ambnilsson , to discuss shared priorities in advancing maternal health, #SRHR and #gender equality & youth empowerment.

[Sweden in Rwanda @SwedeninRW]

Sweden🇸🇪 and UNICEF🇺🇳 – united for child protection🤲

Ambassador Henrik Nilsson is pleased to see that Sweden’s funding for @unicefrw is strengthening children’s legal rights protection in Rwanda.

#JusticeForChildren #ForEveryChild

[Annette Natukunda Mukiga @AnnetteMukiga]

At the #CSO dialogue wrkshop on gender-responsive planning & budgeting, discussions acknowledge progress but issues around data integrity, missing disaggregated targets, under funded priorities, ltd inclusion lens, limited #WROs involvement, etc. Take home 4 me - WROs participtn%

[Imbuto Foundation @Imbuto]

We are pleased to welcome our new Director of Operations, Ms. Cindy Iliza Ruvebana @IlizaCindy , and Director of Imbuto Hubs, Ms. Gloria Uwera, to the Imbuto Foundation team.

They both bring valuable experience, expertise and fresh perspectives from different professional backgrounds, which will contribute to strengthening our work and advancing our mission of empowering communities for sustainable change.

Join us in warmly welcoming them!

[Sweden in Rwanda @SwedeninRW]

Sweden is proud to support @unicefrw in a longstanding partnership🤝🌍🫂

[Olivier J.P. Nduhungirehe @onduhungirehe]

Un bilan en béton pour une femme d'Etat.

Et aucune manœuvre de bas étage ne pourra enrayer sa dynamique....

[Calvin Mutsinzi @CalvinMutsinzi]

Rwanda’s @FirstLadyRwanda Jeannette Kagame, delivers a message from her husband, President @PaulKagame at @charlruto ’s wedding in Tanzania

[Joseph Nkurunziza Ryarasa @JosephRyarasa]

Weekend nziza kuri mwese!

[UN Women Rwanda @unwomenrwanda]

“Women are not simply beneficiaries of economic development. They are the drivers of #Rwanda’s economic transformation.”

Closing the @EBC_Rwanda Women in Business Breakfast, UN Women Rep @MNizigama called for systemic commitment to empower businesswomen to lead, compete & scale.

[HDI Rwanda @HDIRwanda]

Equal rights and dignity must be reflected in how people are treated in their everyday interactions with public institutions and within their communities.

This was at the centre of a two-day engagement held on 5–6 November. In partnership with @EUinRW through the My Voice, My Rights project, we brought together local leaders and law enforcement officials in @KicukiroDistr to discuss the rights of vulnerable communities and the importance of equitable treatment.

The discussions explored the role of local institutions in preventing discrimination and rights violations, and in ensuring that everyone can access services and exercise their rights without prejudice.

#AdvancingHealthRights #HumanRights #MyVoiceMyRights

[Citizen TV Kenya @citizentvkenya]

Rwanda’s First Lady Jeannette Kagame among invited guests at Charlene and Isaya Yunge's wedding held in Mwanza, Tanzania

[Legal Aid Forum Rwanda @LegalAid_Rwanda]

Two decades of dedication, progress, and lasting change! From supporting communities to promoting human rights and ensuring access to justice, we celebrate 20 years of making a difference. We take pride in this milestone and look forward to an even greater future. Here's to 20 years and beyond! 🎉

#LAF20 #20YearsOfImpact #AccessToJustice #LegalAid #JusticeForAll

[Sweden in Rwanda @SwedeninRW]

#StoriesOfChange

How to build a Rwandan exporting agribusiness🌶️

Herman’s company receives support from @Sida and @AFRwanda, which has allowed him to receive a loan from @BankofKigali.

He can now buy chili and rosemary from hundreds of farmers, generating stable incomes🌾

[Dapo Akande @DapoAkandeLaw]

I am deeply honoured to be elected to the International Court of Justice.

I am grateful for the support and faith states have put in me to serve the @CIJ_ICJ. I look forward to serving the Court with independence and integrity alongside colleagues elected today.

[Legal Aid Forum Rwanda @LegalAid_Rwanda]

📣📢 Exciting news for accredited journalists in Rwanda!

Applications are open for a new environmental journalism training programme from the Legal Aid Forum and @ThomsonMediaDE!

The programme will train 20 journalists in data-driven, gender-sensitive environmental reporting. 10 will receive up to RWF 10 million each in production support to publish two in-depth environmental stories, as well as expert mentorship.

Pitches on women-led environmental initiatives are especially welcome, and women journalists are encouraged to apply.

📩Apply by 30 November 2026 at 17:00 CAT. See the attached call for details or click here: https://t.co/aO23WLtnlS