6th Annual Adolescent Conference
Introduction and Context Adolescents in Rwanda still face challenges in accessing sexual and reproductive health services. About 60% of sexually active girls aged 15-19 cannot get the contraception they need, and many teenagers have never accessed SRHR services due to limited awareness and stigma (Reproductive Rights Center, 2025; BMC Public Health, 2025). Recent laws now […]
MDFC Workshop on strengthening Digital Referral systems to enhance CAC (Comprehensive Abortion Care) service delivery
Medical Doctors For Choice held a workshop that brought together medical professionals from hospitals across Rwanda to deepen their understanding of the evolving legal and policy environment governing safe abortion and to explore innovative approaches for strengthening digital referral systems within comprehensive abortion care. The workshop created an interactive learning space where participants exchanged experiences, […]
Dissemination Meeting of the SRHR and Family Planning (FP) Budget Brief Report
Introduction From 29th – 30th September 2025, MDFC participated in a two-day workshop and advocacy meeting hosted by HDI Rwanda and Society for Family Health. The training focused on the Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) and Family Planning (FP) Budget Brief. The meeting provided an opportunity to reflect on Rwanda’s financing priorities for […]
Utilization of General Comments of Article 14 of the Maputo Protocol as Tools for Advocacy on SRHR in Africa
Introduction Medical Doctors For Choice (MDFC) participated in a 2 day regional workshop organized by the Centre for Human Rights (CHR), University of Pretoria, in partnership with the Great Lakes Initiative for Human Rights and Development (GLIHD). The workshop brought together diverse organizations across Africa to strengthen advocacy on Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights (SRHR) […]
3 Days VCAT Training on Bodily Autonomy For SAAF Grantees in Rwanda
Introduction From 17th to 19th September 2025, Medical Doctors For Choice (MDFC) staff participated in a 3 day training on Values Clarification and Attitudes Transformation (VCAT) and Bodily Autonomy, organized by the Safe Abortion Action Fund (SAAF) in collaboration with SPECTRA Rwanda. The sessions were facilitated by UMUHOZA Chantal, CEO and Founder of SPECTRA Rwanda. […]
Hands-On Clinical Skills Workshop on Manual Vacuum Aspiration
Across Rwanda, a significant disconnect remains between the medical curriculum and the practical realities young doctors face in clinical settings. While reproductive health is an essential component of patient care, key procedures such as Manual Vacuum Aspiration (MVA) and Intrauterine Device (IUD) insertion remain underrepresented in undergraduate training. As a result, many medical students are […]
Removing the Last Barrier: Aligning Hospital Policies and Practices with Rwanda’s Safe Abortion Law to Ensure Equitable Access for All
On May 8th, 2025, Medical Doctors for Choice (MDFC) hosted a multi-stakeholder engagement workshop aimed at validating a proposed policy framework to strengthen the provision of safe abortion services in Rwanda. This effort aligns with the current Ministerial Order on Safe Abortion, including its 2019 issuance and the 2024 amendments, and forms a central part […]
Breaking the Silence: Intergenerational Dialogue on labia Elongation
In a bold and timely effort to confront a sensitive cultural issue, a two-day intergenerational dialogue was recently held to unpack the complex realities of labia elongation and its impact on the rights and well-being of minor girls in Rwanda. Often viewed as a traditional rite of passage, this practice remains deeply rooted in cultural […]
Strengthening Youth-Led Action Against GBV and Mental Health Stigma
On April 11, 2025, Medical Doctors for Choice (MDFC) hosted a delegation from Denmark-YEAMG (Youth Education Activities on Gender-Based Violence and Mental Health) as part of their ongoing partnership with MEDSAR Rwanda. The visit aimed to foster dialogue and explore collaborative strategies to address gender-based violence (GBV) and promote mental health among youth. Objectives: Key […]
SNAP Project National Dissemination Workshop
In partnership with the Health Development Initiative and the Swedish Embassy, Medical Doctors For Choice has implemented the project titled “Bridging the Gap, Connecting to Care: Strengthening the Network of Abortion Providers in Rwanda to Achieve Universal Access to Friendly Abortion Services (SNAP Rwanda)”. The project was implemented over the 4 months, from November 2024 […]