02-20-2015 ■ The arrested rebels were executed by soldiers, policemen and Imbonerakure youth (the ruling party youth wing) during the fighting in Cibitoke Province, in December 2014. IWACU goes to the field.– By Christian Bigirimana and Dieudonné Hakizimana, translated by Diane Uwimana Six questions to understand 1. Have rebels been captured (...)

01-22-2015 ■ The promotion and protection of children’s rights are not ensured entirely. The Ministry of National Solidarity, Gender and Human Rights, is aware of the issue and has elaborated on some issues that need to be overcome.-By Diane Uwimana “One hundred children out of one hundred of the expected street (...)

12-04-2014 ■ The Convention on the Rights of the Child was adopted 25 years ago on 20 November. The widely adopted convention includes the right for anyone under 18 to give their opinion, and be taken seriously by adults. But how easy is that in a country like Burundi?-By J. Berchmas (...)

10-02-2014 ■ The thermal waters located in Rugombo Commune, Cibitoke Province, didn’t generate any revenue for the administration. Thanks to recent community work, the site is now clean and generates income.-By Diane Uwimana Foreign visitors pay an amount of BIF 2000, local people pay 1000 and children 500 francs to enter (...)

07-30-2014 ■ Talking about sex and sexuality to our kids educates and protects them in their future life. – By Jean Berchmans Siboniyo Many parents find it embarrassing and shameful to talk to their children about sex and sexuality. . It may make you feel uncomfortable at first, but it gets (...)

07-18-2014 ■ Parents can be helped in different ways by training centers and clubs which can receive their children on holidays.-By Jean Berchimans Siboniyo In Bujumbura, we are accustomed to hearing parents worrying about their children during the period of holidays. Parents worry about their children mostly in this period of (...)

06-19-2014 ■ Many parents fear to talk about sexuality to their children because they find it a taboo. This is mainly due to the lack of sexuality education they didn’t get during their childhood. Then, this issue is a big problem to both parents and children.-By Yves Didier Irakoze “I feel (...)

03-18-2014 ■ Shemeza Music in partnership with Jehovah Jireh Association (AJEJI) has given a live concert at Buterere on 8th March 2014. Celebrating the International Woman’s Day and sharing the Word of God with a message of hope was on the agenda.–By Yves Didier Irakoze “It’s not your sins that caused (...)