A WELCOME REMARKS FROM THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
On behalf of ARDHO Secretariat, the Chairperson is pleased to welcome you to our Website. We aim to make it a one- stop center where you can learn of, engage with, and provide feedback on our work.
The Website contains various information about ARDHO, Members and our Structure, Core values and motto, Our Programs, news and events of what we are doing for the promotion and defense of Human Rights. It has also a link to some human rights instruments and program documents, especially those applicable to human rights, access to equitable justice and legal aid.
ARDHO thanks The Ministry of Justice, National Public Prosecution Authority(NPPA), Courts and Tribunals and other Institutions like RGB,RCS, RNP, RIB, Development partners and CSOs that Support ARDHO to achieve its mission of Promoting and protect fundamental human’s rights and providing legal aid for a better access to justice.
ARDHO finds that it is not possible to achieve this objective alone, but the inputs of everyone is a catalyzer to strengthen the culture of providing legal aid at no cost, especially to the needy vulnerable people.
ARDHO believes that its interventions will help and play an important role in strengthening the principle of compliance and rule of law in Rwanda by providing Pro Bono legal aid services to the vulnerable people.
Once again, we encourage you to visit our Website. Together, the culture of respect of civil, political, economic rights without any discrimination is established in Rwanda!
About us
ARDHO (Association Rwandaise pour la Défense des Droits de l’Homme) is a nongovernmental organization for human rights protection based in Rwanda
It was created on September 30, 1990 by Rwandan law professionals and journalists concerned about the future of their country in the face of multiple violations of human rights documented, despite the existence of national and international instruments for the protection of freedoms and fundamental human rights.
What we do
The main purpose of ARDHO is to provide Pro Bono legal aid to vulnerable and disadvantaged Rwandans with access to justice through a range of services including Legal Advice, Mediation, Referral, Orientation, Legal assistance/Representation in Courts and Other Justice Institutions.
Our Programs
Human Rights and Legal Education (HRLE) Program
- Community Human Rights and legal awareness
- Outreach and legal education on Prisoners and detainees Rights
- Community Dialogue on Laws through school’s interactions and outreach with local leaders
- Promotional activities & legal education messages through Media Houses
Research, Capacity Building And Advocacy (RCBA) Program
- Public Policy, Laws Analysis and Advocacy
- Research, Monitoring and Documentation on Human Rights Issues
- Capacity Building of CSOs and Stakeholders
- Shadow reporting on International and Regional Mechanisms
Access to Justice and Pro Bono Legal Aid(AJPBLA) Program
- Legal Advice, Mediation, Referral,Orientation
- Legal assistance/Representation in Courts and Other Justice Institutions
- Provision of other Pro Bono legal aid Service
Our Partners
