Disability Rights in Rwanda
Constitutional Protection
The 2003 Constitution (revised 2015) prohibits discrimination based on disability (Article 41).
Key Laws
- Law No. 01/2007 — Protection and promotion of rights of persons with disabilities
- Law No. 71/2018 — Labour Code (non-discrimination in employment)
National Policies
- Disability Mainstreaming Policy (2019) — NCPD guidelines for all public institutions
- Rwanda Education Sector Strategic Plan 2018-2024 — Inclusive education targets
- National Social Protection Strategy — Cash transfers for vulnerable persons
Key Institutions
| Institution |
Role |
| NCPD |
Policy coordination and disability card issuance |
| RBC |
Health and rehabilitation services |
| REB |
Inclusive education |
| LODA |
Social protection and rural development |
| RGB |
NGO registration and governance |
Rwanda and UNCRPD
Rwanda ratified the UNCRPD in 2008. The Optional Protocol was ratified in 2012.