RWANDA LEADS CONTINENTAL PUSH FOR BETTER PROTECTION OF WOMEN AND CHILDREN IN DETENTION

Kigali, June 2026 – Rwanda has reaffirmed its leadership in advancing human rights in Africa by successfully hosting the 4th Conference of the African…

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NCHR to host the 4th Conference of the African National Preventive Mechanisms Network (ANPMN)

The National Commission for Human Rights (NCHR), in its capacity as Rwanda’s National Preventive Mechanism (NPM), will host the 4th Conference of the…

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Kwibuka32: NCHR Commemorates the Genocide Against the Tutsi at Bigogwe Memorial Site

The National Commission for Human Rights (NCHR) on Friday, May 29, 2026, joined residents of Rubavu District and survivors in Kwibuka32 commemoration…

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NCHR Commissioners and Staff Undergo Training on the Istanbul Protocol to Strengthen Torture Prevention Efforts

The National Commission for Human Rights Rwanda (NCHR) has launched a four-day training on the Istanbul Protocol, aimed at strengthening the capacity…

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NCHR promotes human rights, steps up fight against teenage pregnancy in schools

The National Commission for Human Rights (NCHR) has launched a week-long awareness campaign in high schools to promote human rights, with a special…

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NCHR, SHRA and SDC Conduct Joint Visit to Detention Facilities in Nyamagabe

The National Commission for Human Rights (NCHR), in collaboration with the Office of the Senior Human Rights Advisor (SHRA) and the Swiss Agency for…

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NCHR trains frontline actors to curb torture in rehabilitation centers

Musanze, March 26, 2026 — The National Commission for Human Rights (NCHR) has kicked off a two-day training aimed at strengthening safeguards against…

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NCHR Holds Training on UPR and UN Treaty Body Mechanisms

The National Commission for Human Rights (NCHR) on Monday, March 9, 2026, started a four-day training aimed at strengthening the capacity of national…

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NCHR Concludes Student Engagement on Child Rights and Teenage Pregnancy Prevention

The National Commission for Human Rights (NCHR) has concluded a five-day nationwide student engagement campaign aimed at strengthening awareness of…

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Teen Pregnancy Rises to 8%: NCHR Launches Nationwide Student Engagement on Child Rights

The National Commission for Human Rights (NCHR) has today launched a five-day nationwide engagement with secondary school students aimed at…

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