It is crucial for the Civil Society to have access to clear and comprehensive information on the law
05.09.2023: The Minister of Justice and Attorney General, Dr. Emmanuel Ugirashebuja attended a breakfast meeting to disseminate the Constitution of the Republic of Rwanda highlighting the role of CSOs in its implementation, hosted by Rwanda Women Network and UN Women.
The meeting also provided a platform for learning and understanding the reasons behind the revisions, the gender consideration in the Constitution and exploring the link effective empowerment in decision making.
Minister has urged the Civil Society to disperse the Constitution as a way of ensuring that it becomes widely known and thoroughly understood at the grassroots level.
He emphasized that for the country to progress, it requires a collective effort from various stakeholders, including civil society. In this regard, he said, it is crucial for the civil society to have access to clear and comprehensive information on the law, enabling them to provide accurate information and contribute effectively to the nation's development.
Topics
Rwanda v. UK: Upholding the Integrity of International Agreements
Today on the 18th of March, a hearing of the case involving Rwanda v. UK at the Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague has commenced. It is…
Strengthening Human Rights and Combating Human Trafficking
From 22 to 24 December 2025, the Ministry of Justice, in partnership with the ADR Operationalization Project, organized two key training sessions…
Rwanda presents Its Fourth Universal Periodic Review Report
On 21 January 2026, the Government of Rwanda presented its Fourth National Report under the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) during a session of the…
State and Non-State Stakeholders trained on ADR and MIS GANUBUTABERA
From 15–19 December 2025, the Ministry of Justice, in partnership with the ADR Operationalization Project, brought together 55 participants from state…
Rwanda marks International Anti-Corruption Day, empowering youth for a future of integrity
Rwanda joined the international community in marking International Anti-Corruption Day on December 9, 2025, with a national celebration held in Rubavu…
Rwanda Participates in 93rd INTERPOL General Assembly, Strengthens Global Security Partnerships
From 24–27 November 2025 in Marrakech, Morocco, a delegation led by the Minister of Justice /Attorney General, Dr. Emmanuel Ugirashebuja, and…
Preventing Crime is Not Only a Security Objective but Also a Development Imperative
Kigali, Rwanda – 22 October 2025 – The Ministry of Justice, in collaboration with justice sector institutions and with the support of the United…
Rwanda Launches First National Study on Alternative Dispute Resolution to Strengthen Access to Justice
Kigali, 21 October 2025 — The Ministry of Justice has launched in collaboration with international alert Rwanda has launched the first-ever national…
Ministry of Justice Organises Parliamentary Seminar on Human Rights
On 10 October 2025, at the Parliament Building in Kigali, the Ministry of Justice organised a seminar on strengthening the oversight role of…