Parliamentarians have tasked the Ministry of National Unity and Civic Engagement (MINUBUMWE) to address challenges faced by vulnerable survivors of the Genocide against Tutsi.
Parliamentarians have tasked the Ministry of National Unity and Civic Engagement to address challenges faced by vulnerable survivors of the Genocide against Tutsi.
The development was announced on Wednesday, March 20, following the presentation of a report by the Commission of Unity of Rwandans, Human Rights, and Combating Genocide.MP Veneranda Nyirahirwa, the chairperson of the commission, highlighted the purpose of the tour, which aimed to monitor the lives of vulnerable Genocide survivors and assess the services they receive.
Nyirahirwa acknowledged the support provided to survivors over the past 29 years but emphasized areas needing improvement. Issues raised by survivors included challenges in accessing healthcare, delays in receiving identification numbers, mental health issues, inadequate financial assistance, and housing shortages.Moreover, the commission noted shortcomings in preserving evidence and testimonies of the genocide, as well as maintaining historical monuments.
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