Defending the Rights of Women & Children
For over 30 years, we've stood up for justice, providing legal aid and empowering communities across Rwanda.
Our Impact
Six years of defending rights and transforming lives across Rwanda
1,095
Legal Representations
288
DNA Cases Supported
1,571
Disputes Mediated
101,411
Community Members Reached
4,868
Individuals Trained
416
Paralegals Trained
Impact Timeline 2019-2024
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2024 Milestone Achievement
Highest DNA support cases in our history with 71 cases supported, showing increased trust and accessibility of our services.
Timeline
Our journey from foundation to sustainable impact
Creation Phase
1991 - 1994
Foundation and early advocacy work during Rwanda's challenging pre-genocide period
Rebuilding Phase
1995 - 2001
Post-genocide reconstruction efforts and emergency psychosocial support
Resilience Phase
2001 - 2021
Trained 416+ paralegals, established safe shelters, and expanded legal aid services
Sustainability Phase
2021 - Present
Strategic growth and innovation for lasting community impact
Milestones in Pictures
Key Achievements
Foundation established in response to social injustices
Led post-genocide emergency relief and psychosocial support
Launched paralegal training program across Rwanda
Reached 101,411+ women and children with legal aid
Services
Comprehensive legal aid and empowerment services
Legal Services
Legal Representation
Court representation for vulnerable women and children
Mediation
Alternative dispute resolution without court trials
DNA Testing
Financial support for paternity cases and evidence gathering
Legal Advice & Referral
In-depth legal guidance and strategic referrals
Empowerment Services
Capacity Building
Training for duty bearers and community leaders
- • Community dialogues
- • Couples' dialogues
- • Women's safe spaces
Awareness Campaigns
Legal rights education and GBV prevention
- • Radio/TV talk shows
- • Social media outreach
- • Community engagement
Safe Shelters
Safe spaces across Rwanda for vulnerable women
How to Access Our Services
Toll-Free Support
Call 4311 for immediate legal guidance and case follow-up
Walk-In Legal Aid
Visit our offices in Kigali and across all provinces
Mobile Legal Clinics
Decentralized services for remote communities
Supported by our trusted partners
Approaches
Multi-faceted strategies for lasting community impact
Legal Aid Approaches
Toll-Free Support
Remote access to justice services and cost-effective support
- ✅ Legal guidance and case follow-up
- ✅ 24/7 availability
- ✅ No cost to right holders
Walk-In Legal Aid
Direct consultation services across all provinces
- ✅ Easy access without long-distance travel
- ✅ Direct consultation services
Mobile Legal Aid Clinics
Decentralized services for remote communities
- ✅ Reduced costs and time
- ✅ Reaches underserved areas
- ✅ Brings justice to your doorstep
Capacity Building & Awareness Approaches
Topics Covered
Implementation Methods
Research & Advocacy Approaches
Evidence-Based Practices
Action Research
Evidence-based practices and policy recommendations
Showcase-Based Research
Documenting successful interventions and best practices
Needs-Based Research
Individual and community-specific research approaches
Our Approaches in Numbers
Success Stories
Real stories of transformation and justice
Marie Claire Finds Justice
"My name is Nkurunziza Marie Claire; I was illegally married with Joseph Nizeyimana whom we lived together for over 10 years blessed with 1 daughter. While living together we acquired properties composed of land, 2 plots, and 2 houses."
From Conflict to Harmony
A former military personnel and his wife transformed their relationship through our couples' dialogue sessions in 2024.
From Domestic Violence to Village Leader
Uwayezu Henriette's journey from domestic violence survivor to village leader in Kabeza Cell, Cyuve Sector.
Empowering Entire Communities
How our paralegal training program created a network of justice across Rwanda's 30 districts.
Stories of Change in Numbers
Partner Success Stories
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Your experience could inspire others to seek justice
Partners
Collaborating for greater impact across Rwanda
Corporate Partnerships
NGO Collaborations
Community Engagement
Our Strategic Partners
Collective Impact
Together with our partners, we've achieved remarkable results that no single organization could accomplish alone.
Partner With Us
Corporate Partners
Join our network of corporate partners supporting women's rights
NGO Partners
Collaborate with us on advocacy and program implementation
Community Partners
Engage with local communities for grassroots impact
Ready to partner with us?
Together we can create lasting change for women and children in Rwanda
Locations
Where we work across Rwanda
Kigali Office
Regional Offices
Northern Province
Southern Province
Eastern Province
Western Province
Safe Shelters
Kayonza Shelter
Nyanza Shelter
Musanze Shelter
Additional Service Points
Bugesera
Ngoma
Ruhango
Gicumbi
Need to find our nearest office?
Contact us and we'll direct you to the closest service point