Concluding Observations and Recommendations on the Second Periodic Report of the Republic of Rwanda

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Summary: This report compiles all mentions of children's rights in the Concluding Observations of the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights.

 Last examined: 23 November- 07 December 2004


The Report was presented by a Delegation led by the Minister of Justice of Rwanda.

 The Commission noted:

  • Deployed efforts for the eradication of poverty and for the general improvement of the situation of Rwandan populations, in particular that of women and children.(Paragraph 9)

 

The Commission raised concerns about:

  • The rights of women and children are not adequately protected and legal and judicial assistance, notably for vulnerable groups and individuals, minorities or indigents, is not properly guaranteed. (Paragraph 16)

  • The existence of a large number of street children in Rwanda constitutes a factor of major concern, which has to be dealt with urgently, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the African Charter and the African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child. (Paragraph 19)

 

The Commission reccommended that Rwanda:

  • Set up and implement adequate measures to guarantee the specific protection of the rights of individuals infected by HIV/AIDS, particularly women and children, and the access to adequate medical care. (Paragraph 28)

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Article 4: Implementation of rights
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