#IDAHOBIT2026🏳️🌈📢
“At the heart of democracy” is the principle that every person must be able to access health, services, and support with dignity, free from stigma and exclusion.
At HDI, we continue to strengthen safe spaces, community-led systems, and inclusive health services that respond to real needs on the ground.
Safe spaces. Equal rights. No one left behind. #AdvancingHealthRights #HumanRights #Equality
On #IDAHOBIT2026, we reflect on the importance of building strong community systems, safe spaces, and inclusive health services where everyone can access care with dignity.
This week, HDI Rwanda convened community-led organizations for a joint learning workshop to identify service gaps, strengthen organizational capacity, and co-create solutions for more inclusive, stigma-free service delivery. Discussions focused on persistent barriers including stigma and discrimination in healthcare settings, limited access to information, and the growing needs of organizations supporting communities affected by exclusion.
HDI Rwanda’s Deputy Executive Director emphasized the importance of collaboration, innovation, and informed dialogue in addressing evolving challenges in health, rights, and inclusion.
The workshop also highlighted HDI’s inclusive health centres in Kicukiro, Nyamirambo, and Rubavu as trusted safe spaces where community members can access respectful care, support, and referrals.
Participants called for expanded services, stronger outreach, and deeper collaboration to ensure no one is left behind. Together, we continue working toward a future where discrimination becomes history.
#IDAHOBIT2026 #AdvancingHealthRights #HumanRights #Equality
he three-day VCAT training in @rusizidistrict has concluded with health care providers strengthening their understanding of Rwanda’s legal framework on safe abortion and post-abortion care, while reflecting on how values, stigma, and professional responsibility influence service delivery.
Participants from health centers, private clinics, the district hospital, youth centers, and community health structures are consolidating practical approaches to improve referral pathways, confidentiality, and coordination across service points, with a focus on delivering respectful, non-judgmental, and stigma-free reproductive health services.
#AdvancingHealthRights #VCAT #SRHR #PostAbortionCare
Representatives from 33 health centers in @huyedistrict , @kirehedistrict , and @district_gasabo are participating in a ToT on integrating NCDs into Mental Health practice at Primary Health Care level.
Facilitated by HDI experts Dr. Dan Lutasingwa and Dr. Favina Alain alongside teams from @rbcrwanda , Mental Health & NCD nurses, with support from @who.rwanda , the training emphasizes a people-centered approach to care where physical, mental, and social needs are addressed together.
#IntegratedCare #MentalHealth #NCDs #PHC #Rwanda #AdvancingHealthRights
Today, as part of #KeplerSuccessWeek, we were delighted to engage students in meaningful, youth-friendly conversations on everyday health and well-being. Our sessions focused on understanding the human body, personal hygiene, menstrual health, and skincare for both men and women, helping young people strengthen confidence in caring for their bodies with accurate, practical knowledge.
We also explored key aspects of sexual and reproductive health, including contraception and how to prevent unintended pregnancies. The discussions created a safe space for open learning, questions, and clarification—supporting students to make informed choices grounded in facts rather than myths or misinformation.
The conversations further addressed consent, common myths around sexuality, and awareness on STIs, HIV, and cervical cancer. Overall, the engagement reinforced the importance of respect, boundaries, and protection, while promoting healthier and more informed relationships among young people.
#AdvancingHealthRights #SRHR #YouthHealth #HealthEducation #KeplerSuccessWeek
This week in @rusizidistrict , health care providers from public and private facilities are attending a three-day #VCAT training focused on post-abortion care, stigma-free services, and Rwanda’s legal framework on safe abortion.
The sessions are strengthening reflection on how values, stigma, and professional responsibility influence the quality of reproductive health care, while also improving coordination on referral pathways and service delivery.
#AdvancingHealthRights #VCAT #SRHR #PostAbortionCare
Today, #Rwanda joined the rest of the world in celebrating International Nurses Day, observed every year on May 12, under the theme: “Our Nurses. Our Future. Empowered Nurses Save Lives.”
Celebrations took place across different parts of the country, while the national event was held at the headquarters of the Rwanda Nurses & Midwives Union (RNMU) in Gasabo District, bringing together board members and staff of the union.
The day was marked by joy, reflection, and celebration of the dedication and contribution of nurses and midwives in saving lives and strengthening healthcare services. Participants also shared a cake as a symbol of unity and appreciation for the progress made, while others across the country joined the celebrations virtually. #InternationalNursesDay #IND2026 #OurNursesOurFuture #NursesDay
Mu kwizihiza Umunsi Mpuzamahanga wahariwe Abaforomo - #InternationalNursesDay, wizihizwa buri mwaka tariki ya 12 Gicurasi, Perezida w’Urugaga rw’Abaforomo n’Ababyaza mu Rwanda ( @RNMU1 ), André Gitembagara, yashimangiye akamaro ko gushyigikira abaforomo no kubahagararira kugira ngo barusheho gukora akazi kabo neza kandi bafite icyizere.
Yagaragaje ko kugira abaforomo bafite ubumenyi, bahugurwa neza kandi bashyigikiwe mu kazi kabo ari ingenzi mu guteza imbere ubuzima bwiza bw’Abanyarwanda. Yanavuze ko RNMU ikomeje gukora ubuvugizi ku mibereho n’imikorere y’abaforomo, harimo amasaha y’akazi, uburemere bw’akazi, umushahara, uburenganzira bwabo ndetse no kubafasha mu bibazo bahura na byo mu kazi no mu mategeko. #IND2026 #OurNursesOurFuture #NursesDay #AdvancingHealthRights
Marie Mukandayisenga, umwe mu baturage ba Bugesera bahawe serivisi, yavuze ko kwegerezwa serivisi zo kuboneza urubyaro no gupima virusi itera Sida byafashije cyane abaturage, cyane cyane abafite imbogamizi zo kugera kwa muganga. Yashimangiye ko abaturage bishimiye kubona izi serivisi ku buntu kandi hafi yabo, anashishikariza abandi kuza kwipimisha no gushaka amakuru ku buzima bw’imyororokere n’uburenganzira bwabo. #SRHR #AdvancingHealthRights
