10/10/2026
Ending Stigma, Empowering Teen mothers!
Friday,On 9 October 2026, IPEA, through the TM-RISE Project, in partnership with the Scottish Government, Ecorys, and FAWE Rwanda, joined Rulindo District leaders and community members to celebrate the International Day of the Girl Child under the theme “An Empowered Girl, a Brighter Future.”
The event was attended by Mr. MUTAGANDA Théophile, Vice Mayor of Rulindo District in charge of Social Affairs; Lt. Col. KARURANGA Emmanuel, Rulindo District Army Commander; IBARINDE Dieudonné, representing RNP; NSENGIYUMVA Emmanuel, representing RIB Rulindo; and the Executive Secretaries of Base and Cyungo Sectors, alongside teen mothers and other participants.
Together, we promoted girls’ rights, inclusion, and an end to stigma and discrimination against teen mothers.