Haguruka is a non-governmental organisation (NGO) registered under Rwandan law. Our main objective is to empower women and children by improving their access to quality justice throughout the country. Since our establishment in 1991, we have been at the forefront of advocating for the rights of women and children.
Our head office is in Kigali, the capital of Rwanda, and we have regional offices in the four provinces – Northern, Eastern, Southern, and Western. From these offices, we coordinate a network of over 416 paralegals at the sector level, who provide legal assistance to vulnerable people. At Haguruka, we implement programmes that address the immediate human rights needs of vulnerable women and children, while working to combat gender-based violence (GBV) and promote gender equality.
We use a rights-based approach that considers the holistic needs of victims. To achieve our mission, Haguruka collaborates with the Government at both central and local levels and partners with national and international non-governmental organisations.
Our Mission
We promote and defend the rights of women and children.
Our Vision
A society where the rights of women and children arer espected.
Our Core Values
Accountability
We are accountable to the citizens and communities we serve, our partners and stakeholders.
Empowerment
We empower citizens to claim their rights.
Respect
We value every citizen we serve and respect all rights-holders equally in our work & interactions.
Confidentiality
We ensure that information you provide is kept confidential and is only accessible to those who are authorized to have access.
Equality
Gender equality ensures a more peaceful and prosperous society for women and men, girls and boys.