"Our objective is to promote the institutions of democracy, social justice, Human Rights, Peace, Freedom of Expression, and Respect to humanity in Rwanda, Uganda, DR Congo, Burundi, Sudan, Tanzania, Kenya, Ethiopia, and Somalia. We strongly believe that Africa will develop if only our presidents stop being rulers of men and become leaders of citizens. We support Breaking the Silence Campaign for DR Congo since we believe the democracy in Rwanda means peace in DRC." You will find background articles, news, eyewittness accounts and more. [according to site editor’s information] ... [supplemented]
LIPRODHOR est une ONG rwandaise qui a pour objectifs:
* Agir en faveur de la promotion des droits et libertés fondamentaux de la personne reconnus par la communauté nationale et internationale;
* Concourir à ce que les différentes institutions du pays offrent leur protection physique, morale et judiciaire à tout individu vivant sur le territoire national.
Quelques rapports sont téléchargeable. ... [selon les informations de l'éditeur du site]
La LDGL est une organisation régionale créée en 1993 et constituée aujourd'hui par 27 organisations membres opérant au Burundi, en RDC et au Rwanda. Son champs d'action couvre pratiquement tous les domaines d'intervention de la société civile. Son objectif principal est de "défendre et de promouvoir les droits de l'homme et les libertés fondamentales, en particulier dans les pays de la région des Grands Lacs". ... [selon les informations de l'éditeur du site; rédaction ilissAfrica]
La Commission Nationale des Droits de la Personne trouve son fondement constitutionnel dans le Protocole d’accord sur l’Etat de droit signé à Arusha, le 18 août 1992, entre le Gouvernement Rwandais de l’époque et le Front Patriotique Rwandais. [selon les informations de l'éditeur]
HAGURUKA est une association sans but lucratif située dans le district de Kacyiru, Mairie de la Ville de Kigali. Son but est d’informer et d’assister juridiquement les populations les plus défavorisées, en particulier les femmes et les enfants, en mettant les connaissances et compétences existantes à leur portée afin de les aider à connaître et à défendre leurs droits. ... [selon les informations de l'éditeur du site ; rédaction ilissAfrica]
This site offers African movies and documentaries for rent. The films are sorted into differnt categories. For each film you will have a summary, a review, critical comments from other people or a video sequence. Moreover, there are some fulltext articles and a special site for movies / documentaries from / on countries in war or with armed conflicts, with AIDS problems or Human Rights violations. ... [editors ilissAfrica]
Recognizing that serious violations of humanitarian law were committed in Rwanda, and acting under Chapter VII of the United Nations Charter, the Security Council created the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) by resolution 955 of 8 November 1994. The purpose of this measure is to contribute to the process of national reconciliation in Rwanda and to the maintenance of peace in the region. The International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda was established for the prosecution of persons responsible for genocide and other serious violations of international humanitarian law committed in the territory of Rwanda between 1 January 1994 and 31 December 1994. It may also deal with the prosecution of Rwandan citizens responsible for genocide and other such violations of international law committed in the territory of neighbouring States during the same period. ... [according to site editor's information]
"On this site you will find videos relating to the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi enriched with synchronized transcripts, searchable index terms, and maps. Videos include testimonies of Genocide survivors and perpetrators, Gacaca Justice System court proceedings, and remembrance ceremonies.Digitized photos, publications, archival documents, and audio recordings relevant to the Rwandan Genocide are also available on this site." ... [according to site editor’s information]
"The Rwanda Documents Project was started by Professor Peter Erlinder of William Mitchell College of Law in St. Paul, Minnesota as a result of his work as a defense attorney at the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda. The goal of the Project is to collect and make available primary source materials from international and national agencies, governments, and courts that relate to the political and social history of Rwanda from 1990 to the present. " ... [according to site editor’s information]