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
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).
UNHCR, Airtel Rwanda and I&M Bank (Rwanda) partner together to strengthen the return of Rwandan refugees through cash grants
“Cash based-assistance will ensure that the basics needs of the returnees are met in a more efficient manner, but also in a way that fosters more independence and dignity” Mr. Azam Saber
New health facilities inaugurated in Mahama Refugee Camp
UNHCR delivers primary healthcare for all refugees with ARC and SCI and ensures access to secondary and tertiary care through support for national hospitals.
UNHCR and MIDIMAR highlight key achievements for Congolese and Burundian refugees and Rwandan returnees in 2016
The commitments made by Rwanda at the Obama summit will help refugees to move out of dependence on humanitarian assistance towards lives of self-reliance.
Hollywood Actress Kristin Davis visits Refugees hosted in Rwanda
“I am amazed and inspired by the kindness of the Rwandan people – their deep understanding and empathy for the Burundian and Congolese refugees and welcoming them into their own communities and integrating refugees into national systems like education.” Kristin Davis
UNHCR and Rwanda Government agree on enhancing refugee protection and livelihoods in high-level meeting
The High-Level Consultative Meeting was held in Kigali on 26 October 2016.
Mahama: Burundian refugees get a New Permanent Water Treatment Plant
“With this new permanent water treatment plant, everything is now automated and we are sure of the quality and the quantity of water that will be provided to refugees.” – Mr. Saber Azam, UNHCR Representative
Congolese refugee girl campaigns against child marriage from her home in Kiziba camp
On the occasion of the launch of 16 Days of Activism against Gender Based Violence, Asha has composed a dramatic sketch to be performed for refugees in the Kiziba camp on the dangers of early marriage.
UNHCR’s Assistant High Commissioner for Protection and the Princess of Jordan visit Rwanda to discuss refugee issues
The UN Assistant High Commissioner for Refugees, Mr. Volker Türk and Her Royal Highness Princess Sarah Zeid of Jordan in Rwanda for high-level Government meetings and visits to refugees from 23-27 October 2016. They visited Gihembe camp and Mahama camp.