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Policies from 2011

Policies with publication year 2011.

Integrated Early Childhood Development Strategic Plan (2011-2016)

Ministry of Education

Rwanda2011EducationOther

The early childhood development strategic plan is defined as "the processes by which children from pre-conception to six years grow and thrive physically, mentally, emotionally, morally and socially�. It is the all-round development of a child, to prepare them for the rigours of future life. The integrated strategic plan sets out the holistic roadmap and framework crucial to implementing the national early childhood development policy. It prioritises the disadvantaged and marginalised children.

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National Integrated Child Rights Policy

Ministry of Family Promotion and Gender

Rwanda2011National DevelopmentPolicy

The national integrated child rights policy serves as the coordinated and harmonised policy of the government relating to all activities covering children's rights. It is backed by the need to improve the rights of children to health, education, and protection, as a consequence of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsis. It is guided by 7 principles: every child matters, children are a priority, children deserve the best, children can, and should participate, exploitation and abuse of children should not be tolerated, the government should be accountable, and coordination of all actions.

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National Policy Against Gender-Based Violence

Ministry of Family Promotion and Gender

Rwanda2011National DevelopmentPolicy

Gender-based violence in Rwanda is linked to several factors, including; cultural beliefs, traditions, and the genocidal activities of 1994. The policy addresses the misconception around the concept of gender applying to women alone, the issues of awareness creation, reporting system, as well as coordination and harmonisation efforts. The policy seeks to maximise the capacity to prevent and respond to gender-based violence, as a tool to socioeconomic development and promotion of human rights.

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National Strategic Plan for Fighting Against Gender-Based Violence (2011-2016)

Ministry of Family Promotion and Gender

Rwanda2011National DevelopmentOther

The genocidal activities of 1994 had their toll on the citizens, especially women and girls. Gender-based violence threatens rights to education, health, wellbeing, legal, as well as economic rights. This strategic plan highlights the federal government's resolve to address gender equality issues and general human rights, as its effect the socioeconomic development of the country.

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National Strategic Plan for Family Promotion (2011-2015)

Ministry of Family Promotion and Gender

Rwanda2011National DevelopmentOther

The 1994 genocidal activities against the Tutsis have destroyed the social fabrics of the Rwandan people, leaving children without the necessary family love and affection they need. Widows and orphans have also been forced to take on the role of household heads, usually played by parents and men. The government of Rwanda recognises the importance of family as a bedrock of sustainable development. The 4year strategic plan aims to continue promoting family as the basis of Rwanda society.

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Early Childhood Development Policy

Ministry of Education

Rwanda2011EducationPolicy

The policy rightly points out that the future development of a child and the quality of life heavily depends on good parenting, especially during the first months of life. The early childhood development policy thus seeks to provide a holistic framework to foster the integrated development of young children. The multi-sectoral approach pushes for healthy, well-nourished and safe Rwandan children capable of fulfilling their potentials.

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National Social Protection Strategy

Local Government

Rwanda2011National DevelopmentOther

The strategy notes that despite the efforts and interventions of the government, a significant proportion of the population still lives in abject poverty, or are vulnerable to poverty. The strategy sets out interventions across 2 main spheres: regular and predicable cash transfer to support people living in, and vulnerable to poverty; and ensuring unhindered and unconditional access to basic public services such as education and health.

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Rwanda Biodiversity Policy

Ministry of National Resources

Rwanda2011Forestry And WildlifePolicy

This serves as a coordinating and coherent strategy for addressing key issues as it relates to Rwanda's biodiversity. The policy is developed to serve as the implementation framework for attaining the environmental targets and objectives contained in the economic development and poverty reduction strategy (EDPRS), and the vision 2020.

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Water Resources Management Sub-Sector Strategic Plan (2011-2015)

Ministry of National Resources

Rwanda2011UtilitiesOther

The goal of the 5year strategic plan is to equitably harness Rwanda's water resources, as a precursor to achieving its environmental commitments, as enshrined in national policies like vision 2020 and the EDPRS. The challenge to be tackled by the strategic plan is the need to meet the demand for water in the face of dwindling quantity and quality.

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National Policy for Water resources Management

Ministry of National Resources

Rwanda2011UtilitiesPolicy

The policy highlights the resolve of the government to strengthen the water resources management sub-sector. This is based on the strategic nature of water resources as the most important of the natural resources in Rwanda. ��To manage and develop the water resources of Rwanda in an integrated and sustainable manner, to secure and provide water of adequate quantity and quality for all social and economic needs of the present and future generations with the full participation of all stakeholders in decisions affecting water resources management�� is the overall objective of the policy.

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