Policy, legislation and its implementation
By end 2019 we will ratify the AU Protocol to the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in Africa, and the East African Community Persons with Disability Bill.
Policy, legislation and its implementation
By end 2018 we will finalise and adopt the new National Policy on Disability and Inclusion,grounded in the UNCRPD and the principle of equity.
Policy, legislation and its implementation
By end 2019, we will revise the National Disability Law including aligning the official definition of disability with the UNCRPD and WHO’s International Classification of Disability Functioning and Health (ICF).
Policy, legislation and its implementation
For the 2019/20 financial year, NCPD will consult on all sector budgets, and by 2020/21 will launch a national, annual disability budget tracking process, to ensure spending on disability interventions and mainstreaming is monitored across government.
Representation and empowerment of persons with disabilities
By end 2021 we will provide training on roles, rights, and advocacy to all 13,000 cell and sector level NCPD Executive Committee members, including how to fulfil the responsibility to mainstream disability within local home-grown solutions such as Umuganda, Ubudehe, Itorero, Kuremera and Parents’ Forums.
Stereotypes, attitudes and behaviours
By end 2020 we will promote sporting activities for Rwandan people with disabilities nationally and internationally, by expanding sponsorship available to competing teams and individuals.