As we celebrate International Human Rights Day, which coincides with the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the Commission joined various institutions in a high-level meeting held at the Parliament Building. This year’s global theme is “Fighting for Human Rights”.
During the meeting, presentations were given aimed at highlighting the role of various institutions in the promotion and protection of human rights.
The Chairperson of the Commission, Mrs. NIRERE Madeleine, while addressing the guests who attended the meeting, said that the Universal Declaration of Human Rights is important in the history of human rights because the whole world considers it as a starting point for reinforcing and taking into account the fundamental principles of fundamental human rights that should not be violated or changed.
The Chairperson of the Commission also stated that striving to protect human rights is the responsibility of everyone for a world with humanity and that those involved should unite to achieve it.
The Chairperson of the Commission continued by saying that the Universal Declaration of Human Rights has been a good example that the world’s inhabitants should follow in order to build and promote a culture that promotes and protects human rights.
In the context of commemorating that day, talks were given that focused on the incomparable value of the human person. It was explained that much has been done to promote human rights. This is evident in the way the Government has signed 8 out of 9 major International Conventions on Human Rights. The Government also respects the contents of these Conventions and presents them to the organs of the United Nations in various reports it submits.
Among other things, it was explained that laws have been enacted to protect various rights. These laws include those related to the rights to education, health care, property, employment, children’s rights, women’s rights and those of people with disabilities.
The Honorable Speaker of the Chamber of Deputies, Mrs. MUKABALISA Donatila, said that this year’s theme is in line with the goal our country has set itself in terms of building a country governed by the rule of law and respecting human rights.
The Speaker of the House of Representatives continued by saying that human rights and freedoms are the pillars of peace and security between people and between countries. When they are not respected, conflicts arise, between individuals or between families.
These conflicts can lead to insecurity and even war, and rights are undermined.
In order to achieve these rights, domestic conflicts must be completely eradicated, as they have consequences that include the destruction of families.
The Minister of Justice and Attorney General also gave a message stating that human rights in Rwanda are in good condition, and that the Government has done many good things to promote the rights of citizens. He asked all institutions to prioritize the interests of the citizen in everything they do and ensure that the citizen’s rights are met.
He welcomed the good cooperation between the Commission and other institutions, requesting that it continue so that rights are further promoted in Rwanda.
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