Category: Inkuru zicukumbuye

The struggle for education among Afghan women and girls in a time of crisis

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In the heart of Kabul, beneath the oppressive weight of Taliban rule, lies an unseen battle one that plays out in quiet classrooms, hidden study sessions, and in the whispered defiance of young girls and women who refuse to give up their right to an education. This is a fight not just for knowledge, but also for survival, dignity, and the future of an entire generation. The Promise Broken In August 2021, the Taliban returned to power, swiftly dismantling years of progress for women and girls in Afghanistan. One of…

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The impact of domestic violence on the mental health of children who are its victims

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Domestic violence is often viewed through the lens of its impact on the immediate victims typically women and men who suffer physical and emotional abuse. However, the profound effect of domestic violence on children living in abusive homes is frequently overlooked. These children not only witness trauma, but they also experience deep psychological, emotional, and social consequences that can haunt them well into adulthood. The hidden victims: Children of abusers Domestic violence doesn’t only harm the person being physically attacked; it wreaks havoc on the entire family dynamic, with children…

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The Hidden Wounds of War: Investigating Sexual Abuse in Sudan’s Ongoing Conflict

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As Sudan remains embroiled in a devastating civil conflict, stories of atrocities continue to emerge. Among the most harrowing are accounts of widespread sexual violence, a weapon often wielded in war to devastate communities. Victims, primarily women and children, face physical and psychological trauma, yet these crimes frequently go unpunished. This investigative piece seeks to uncover the scale of sexual abuse during the war in Sudan, spotlight survivors’ voices, and hold perpetrators accountable. The Scale of the Crisis Statistics: Although comprehensive data is scarce due to the chaos of war,…

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Rwanda at 30: The evolution of education

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Following the devastating aftermath of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, the education sector, like other sectors, was left in ruins where many teachers were killed, or fled due to genocide crimes, and education infrastructure was destroyed. Despite this, the government demonstrated a strong commitment to education reconstruction, and three decades on, Rwanda has made significant strides in revamping its education system. Over the years, Rwanda has experienced an increase in foreign students from nations such as Chad, Ghana, Nigeria, Haiti, and neighbouring countries like Tanzania, Uganda, and Kenya. The…

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The Benefits of Gender Balance in Rwandan Governance: Insights from Research and Experts

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In Rwanda, gender balance in governance has become a prominent feature of the country’s political landscape. The Rwandan government has made significant strides in ensuring gender parity across various levels of administration, and research and expert opinions highlight the numerous benefits of this approach. Enhanced Decision-Making and Representation Research indicates that gender balance in governance contributes to more comprehensive and representative decision-making. According to studies, diverse perspectives lead to better-informed policies that cater to a broader range of needs and experiences. In Rwanda, the inclusion of women in leadership roles…

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The State of Mental Health: A Global, African, and Rwandan Perspective

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Mental health is a critical component of overall well-being, yet it remains one of the most neglected areas of public health worldwide. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), mental disorders such as depression, anxiety, and schizophrenia affect over one billion people globally. Despite this staggering number, significant gaps in mental health services persist, particularly in low- and middle-income countries, where about 75% of people with mental health conditions receive no treatment at all. Global Situation Globally, the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated the mental health crisis, with increases in anxiety,…

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Uncovering the Silent Genocide in Gaza: A Deep Dive into the Humanitarian Crisis and Global Inaction

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By umuringanews.com In the shadows of the ongoing conflict, a grim reality unfolds in Gaza that many have termed a silent genocide. The term “genocide” conjures images of mass atrocities, deliberate killings, and systematic destruction of a people. For years, the people of Gaza have been living under a blockade, facing severe restrictions on movement, access to essential resources, and constant bombardments, resulting in a humanitarian catastrophe that experts and advocates argue meets the criteria of a genocide. Gaza, a densely populated strip of land bordered by Israel and Egypt,…

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UN warns of soaring child malnutrition in Yemen’s government-held areas

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Child malnutrition is soaring in Yemen’s government-controlled areas, UNICEF said on Sunday, citing the latest report by the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) initiative. The UN children’s agency said the increased rates were “driven by the compounded effect of disease outbreaks (cholera and measles), high food insecurity, limited access to safe drinking water, and economic decline”. A United Nations task force on Sunday warned of soaring child malnutrition in Yemen‘s government-controlled areas, reporting “extremely critical” levels of malnutrition in parts of the country’s south for the first time. “The number of children under…

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Icyo itegeko rigena mu kwemeza isano hagati y’umubyeyi n’umwana

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Itegeko rigenga abantu n’umuryango ryasohotse ku wa 30 Nyakanga 2024, riteganya ko umwana uvutse ku bashyingiranywe mu gihe babana aba ari uw’umugabo wa nyina. Ku bana bavutse hifashishijwe ikoranabuhanga, umugabo agomba kuba yemera ko ubu buryo bwo kororoka bwifashishwa. Gusa hashize iminsi abantu bajya impaka ku ngingo yo gupimisha n’ibipimo by’uturemangingo ndangasano “ADN” ku bagabo bakeka ko abana bafite atari ababo, hakaba n’abasanze koko barabyawe n’abandi. Imibare igaragaza ko abasabye iyi serivisi bagiye biyongera uko imyaka igenda yigira imbere kuko mu mwaka wa 2022/2023 yasabwe n’abagabo 780, mu gihe 2021/22…

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Urusobe rw’ibibazo by’ubuzima byibasira utanywa amazi

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Nk’uko tubikesha urubuga Medisite, hatangazwa indwara ndetse n’ibibazo umubiri wagira mu gihe nyirawo atanywa amazi mu buryo buhoraho kandi bukenewe, ntuhabeho kuyanywa kuko umuntu afite inyota cyangwa yabuze ikindi anywa. 1. Kutanywa amazi bitera ibibazo by’uruti rw’umugongo ku bagore batwite Ni byiza ku bagore batwite kunywa amazi ahagije kuko burya gutwita bituma uruti rw’umugongo rw’umugore ruba ruremerewe cyane. Iyo rero bimwe mu birugize “disc” ziba hagati y’amagufa y’uruti rw’umugongo zibuze amazi, bituma zangirika bigateza ibibazo bikomeye ku mugongo w’umugore utwite. Abagore batwite rero bagirwa inama zo kunywa amazi ahagije buri…

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