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Kwibuka 23: UNHCR pays tribute to Rwandans killed during the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi
“We remember, to honour the memory of all of those who lost their lives during one of history’s darkest times. We remember, to offer comfort to those families who survived.” – Mr. Azam Saber
Collaboration between Government of Rwanda and UN Refugee Agency has turned Mahama refugee settlement into a model town two years since opening
Mahama refugee camp is today a model settlement that sets the standard for other camps in Rwanda and even beyond.
Communiqué final: Réunion tripartite Congo-Rwanda-UNHCR du 3 au 4 avril 2017 – Kigali
Réunion tripartite d’évaluation de la feuille de route issue de la réunion tripartite ministérielle Congo-Rwanda-UNHCR du 08-09 septembre 2016 à Brazzaville dans la perspective de l’effectivité de la clause de cessation fixée au 31 décembre 2017
Inauguration of Women’s Opportunity Centre for Refugees on occasion of International Women’s Day
“Because of their gender, refugee women are often victims of violence and discrimination. This new facility constructed by UNHCR contribute to refugees supporting each other to resolve their problems, strengthen their resilience and become self-reliant, as well as preventing SGBV in households.”
MIDIMAR, MIGEPROF, UNHCR, and UN Women launch Report on Comprehensive Interagency Assessment on Gender in Refugee Camps in Rwanda
During the Gender Assessment in refugee camps, the topics covered ranged from camp management and environment to child protection and sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV), education, health, cash assistance, food, self-reliance, shelter, water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH).
Guinness World Record holder and Captain of Rwanda’s National Cricket Team brings the new sport of cricket to refugee camps in Rwanda
For some of the children, sports can be a strategy for survival. Sports are an essential contribution not only to the enjoyment and relief from the stress of life in refugee camps, but also to the protection and personal development of young refugees