Taking place from December, 2 to 10 , 2025, the campaign features a series of community-focused activities across Rusizi and Nyamasheke districts. These activities aim to raise awareness, engage citizens, and highlight Rwanda's progress in promoting dignity, justice, and equality for all.
The campaign begins with a national awareness message on the responsibility of every individual to uphold and defend human rights. Activities throughout the week will include disability inclusion events, youth engagement forums, community football matches, and human rights education sessions in schools, prisons, and rehabilitation centers. The initiative will culminate on December 10 with the national celebration of International Human Rights Day.
On December 2, a community football match will formally launch the campaign, leveraging sports to promote unity and respect. On December 3, the Commission will mark Disability Inclusion Day by raising awareness on equal access, dignity, and combating stigma. Meanwhile, youth-focused dialogues on 4th December will encourage young people to take leadership in the fight against violence, hate speech, and misinformation.
On 5 December, sensitization sessions on human rights will be conducted in rehabilitation centers and locations where youth gather. On 6 December, awareness activities will take place at GS Gihundwe and through sports-based engagemen
Throughout the campaign, rehabilitation centers will be visited to reinforce the right to dignity and support reintegration efforts. On December 7, a Car Free Day activation will highlight the right to a clean and healthy environment.
Among others, sensitization sessions for returnees on December 8, will reaffirm Rwanda's commitment to welcoming its citizens without discrimination while community assemblies on 9th December will stress that human rights begin in the family, where values of respect and non-violence are first nurtured.
The campaign will conclude on 10th December with a national gathering bringing together citizens, institutions, and partners to commemorate the 77th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and renew Rwanda's commitment to building an inclusive, rights-respecting society.
NCHR Chairperson Providence Umurungi emphasized the importance of integrating human rights into everyday life: 'As we mark the 77th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, we are reminded that human rights are not distant concepts â€" they are the foundation of our daily lives. Every Rwandan deserves dignity, justice, and equality. Through this 9-day campaign, we reaffirm our national commitment to ensuring that human rights are respected, protected, and promoted everywhere and every day.'
The campaign is supported by local leaders, civil society organizations, youth groups, media partners, and community members, ensuring broad public engagement and outreach.
The Rwanda National Human Rights Commission is an independent constitutional institution mandated to promote, protect, monitor, and enforce human rights in Rwanda.
It conducts investigations, monitors human rights compliance, educates the public, advises institutions, and advocates for vulnerable groups.
Working with national and international partners, the Commission is committed to fostering a just, inclusive, and dignified society for all.
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