COPORWA NGO

Yesterday, during @UNRwanda Commemoration of #IWD2026 in Kigali, our Director of Programs joined a panel discussion on “Normative progress and gaps in policies and laws,” bringing a frontline perspective on what it takes to turn rights into reality for women and girls. Drawing from the work of our network, she highlighted practical pathways we have created to expand access to legal aid services, especially for women and girls in rural areas: ✅Community-based Paralegals across all districts in the country, ✅Mobile Legal Aid Clinics reaching women where they are, and ✅Remote legal assistance through our dedicated legal aid call centre "1022". She emphasized that these are not abstract systems; they make justice a reality for many vulnerable individuals who would otherwise have no avenue for redress. She also highlighted persisting challenges, noting that they are less about the legal framework and more about: low awareness of rights and laws, patriarchal norms, cost barriers, stigma, economic dependence, and limited resources of legal aid providers, among others, which continue to prevent women from claiming their rights. In her call to action, she emphasized the vital need for sustained funding for frontline legal aid service providers and stronger coordination among actors across sectors. “Because access to justice is not only legal, it is multi-dimensional.”

Hari umubyeyi witwa Niyonsaba Chantal wo mu karere @GisagaraDistr umurenge wa Kansi akagari ka Bwiza umudugudu wa Gitwa urera ababyeyi be Ise w’imyaka 90 na Nyina w’imyaka 80 ndetse n’abana be batanu aratabarizwa n’abaturanyi be ko baba mubuzima bubi ndetse n’inzu babamo yenda kubagwaho. Ntimucikwe n’amakuru arambuye kuri #MamaUrwagasaboTV mukanya saa 17h30’ @RwandaLocalGov @RwandaSouth

@Nyamasheke Abasigajwe inyuma n’amateka ba #Nyamasheke ntibakwiye gukomeza kubaho mu buzima buteye agahinda. ubukene bukabije no kuvugirwaho bitanejeje. Turasaba inzego zibishinzwe gufata ingamba zihuse. Nta Munyarwanda ukwiye gusigara inyuma.

Amakuru atangazwa na #BTN nuko Nyamasheke Abasigajwe inyuma n'amateka babayeho nabi bigeze ku inzu babamo bavuga ko babwirwa ko ari ibirahure kandi ari ugutobagurika. bafite akababaro n'agahinda ko abayobozi bagakwiye ku bakorera ubuvugizi ntacyo bari gukora. @Nyamasheke

1/4 Yesterday, our Executive Director presented to the Senate Standing Committee on Political Affairs and Good Governance on our to improving access to legal aid services for vulnerable populations in Rwanda

Today, we participated in the plea bargaining and victim–offender mediation awareness campaign at Muhanga Correctional Facility. LAF is supporting @judiciary in this initiative by providing legal aid attorneys to represent inmates and detainees throughout the proceedings.

Twishimiye kumenyesha abantu bose babyifuza kandi babifitiye ubushobozi ko duteganya gutanga isoko ryo kugura amatungo magufi, akazagezwa mu Murenge wa Rweru, Akagari ka Bugesera, Akarere ka Bugesera. amakuru arambuye murayasanga ku rubuga rwacu, ukanze: coporwa.org.rw/news-updates

TENDER ANNOUNCEMENT We are happy to announce a public bidding opportunity. Interested and eligible bidders are invited to submit their applications For all details regarding this tender, please click the link below: coporwa.org.rw/news-updates

We are pleased to announce that KAMAHORO Chantal has been elected as Chairperson of our organization and RUHORAHO CLAUDE as Vice. They have officially begun their responsibilities A heartfelt thank you to the outgoing board for their dedication and services @RwandaLocalGov

A light has gone out but her legacy of integrity and courage will continue to guide us. Ingabire naruhukire mumahoro.

Did you know that you can get a lawyer to assist you for free? Call 1022 and follow the instructions to receive support. Wari uziko ushobora kubona Umunyamategeko ukunganira kubuntu? Hamagara 1022 ukurikize amabwiriza, urahabwa ubufasha.

Twishimiye aho akarere ka Nyaruguru kageze mu mitangire ya services muri rusange.

1/2 #HappingNow: High level event with over 100 stakeholders to discuss the findings of the final assessment report of the implementation of 2021 UPR recommendations by the Republic of Rwanda. The report was compiled by the Rwanda CSO coalition on UPR, which is chaired by LAF.

Today we commemorate the 31st anniversary of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi and begin the official commemoration week. Remember - Unite - Renew #Kwibuka31

#HappeningNow: we are hosting an Annual Policy Dialogue on Access to Justice, gathering stakeholders from government, civil society, lawyers, legal aid clinics, and development partners, to reflect on Access to Justice in Rwanda.

We are so excited to attend training on collaboration for an open & accountable budget! Learning key budget advocacy strategies to ensure transparency & inclusivity in public finance is the main goal for us. Thank partners @OpenBudgets @TI_Rwanda @RwandaFinance #openbudget

We are honored to receive this recognition from @RwandaJudiciary and remain committed to working together to advance Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) in Rwanda.

Join us, We're offering HIV testing & counseling especially for key populations. Access free prevention tools: condoms, lubricants, & self-test kits. Let's prioritize your health together! 💪 #HIVPrevention #HealthFirst #IMRORwanda

Collaborative efforts drive success! This afternoon, LAF and its Implementing Partners alongside @USAIDRwanda, convened to assess the progress of the Dufatanye Kubaka Ubutabera (DKU) Activity. The meeting serves to review progress in implementation, discuss the successes...

The celebration of International #HumanRightsDay2024 has officially kicked off! We’re honored to have PS @Rwanda_Justice Theophile MBONERA , as Guest of Honor, joined by @ozonnia, RC @UNRwanda, ED @KanangaAndrews, partners and members of human rights advocacy organizations.