Haguruka is implementing a project entitled “JUSTICE et MEMOIRE “. This project will be implemented over the course of five years (2017-2021) and is funded by the Belgian Directorate General for Development (DGD). The project aims to help communities affected by specific cases related to the 1994 Genocide against the
Capacity development of partners and stakeholders
TRAINING ON RWANDA’S GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE LEGAL FRAMEWORK, SERVICES, REFERRAL STRUCTURES AND PROCEDURES
Haguruka, in partnership with TROCAIRE, organized a training on 21-22 December 2017 at Nyanza Heritage Hotel, with the aim of increasing the knowledge and awareness of opinion leaders on gender-based violence and available prevention and management laws and policies in Rwanda. The training workshop was officially opened by the Vice
TRAINING ON NATIONAL LABOUR LAW
Haguruka held a one-day training on national labour laws and the International Labour Organisation (ILO) Core Conventions. This was conducted in partnership with the HIVOS Foundation, through the ‘Women@Work’ Campaign, which is a global partnership of actors aiming to improve labour practices for women working in the horticulture sector. The
Stakeholders Roundtable on Women Leadership in Horticulture Sector
On 27th October 2016 Haguruka, in partnership with Hivos, convened a round table at Portofino Villa Hotel in Kigali to deliberate on issues of women leadership in Rwanda horticulture sector. The round table was organized by Haguruka as part of a campaign dubbed “WOMEN @WORK” that aims to improve working
Training of Primary Court Judges from the Eastern Province
In partnership with the USAID/Land Project, Haguruka has conducted research entitled “REVIEW AND ANALYSIS OF PRIMARY COURT JUDGEMENTS AND MAJ LEGAL GUIDANCE RELATED TO WOMEN’S PROPERTY RIGHTS AND LAND RIGHTS IN RWANDA”. This research concerned 200 courts judgments from 15 primary courts in the whole country for the period between
Training of 30 MAJ assistance providers
On 20th April 2016 at Ninzi Hill Hotel in Kigali, Haguruka brought together thirty MAJ assistance providers reflecting all districts for one day of training. This followed Haguruka conducting research on “REVIEW AND ANALYSIS OF PRIMARY COURT JUDGEMENTS AND MAJ LEGAL GUIDANCE RELATED TO WOMEN’S PROPERTY RIGHTS AND LAND RIGHTS
Training Sessions for Counselors and Nurses
Between 18 and 22 May 2015, five days’ training was held by nine counselors from Haguruka at Kayonza. Seven nurses from seven hospitals working in partnership with Haguruka were trained in: – Psychosocial aspects of HIV/AIDS – PTSD, grief and depression – GBV (including types of GBV, psychological symptoms of
Training of Trainers on HIV/STI awareness, gender based violence and integrated HIV/STI family planning
Haguruka conducted a training session for Haguruka’s lawyers, to equip them with the skills needed to conduct professional training for others. This is necessary to ensure lawyers at Haguruka are in a good position to train members of Civil Society Organisations and MAJ on different laws and policies.
TRAINING FOR VOLUNTARY COMMUNITY-BASED ADVOCATES ON VICTIMS OF GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE
Haguruka conducted training sessions for Voluntary Community-Based Victim Advocates in several different Districts in Rwanda. The training covered the law on gender-based violence, organic land law, matrimonial regimes, succession and liberalities. The objective of these training sessions were to make sure that Haguruka and our partners (local authorities) have the
HAGURUKA ENGAGES 416 PARALEGALS, WHO WORK IN EACH OF RWANDA’S ADMINISTRATIVE SECTORS
Haguruka’s lawyers and paralegals provide legal aid and advocate for the rights of women and children in Rwanda. In order to achieve its mission, Haguruka employs community paralegals who help others in case of disputes where the rights of women and children are violated. Community paralegals are volunteers and most