Background
The Rwanda Demobilisation and Reintegration Commission (RDRC) was created in 1997 by a Cabinet decision and approved by a Presidential Decree No.37/01 of 09/04/2002 instituting the Commission in order to support the design, implementation and administration of the Rwanda Demobilisation and Reintegration Programme. The presidential Decree has been repealed by the Law N°50/2015 of 14/12/2015 establishing Rwanda Demobilisation and Reintegration Commission and determining its responsibilities, organisation and functioning.
Rwanda Demobilisation and Reintegration Commission (RDRC) Organizational Structure
Email:
info@demobrwanda.gov.rw
P.O.Box:
P.O. BOX 7227, Kigali, Rwanda
To facilitate the reinsertion and reintegration of the former military member to empower,to develop him/her and contribute to the comprehensive development of the country.
▪Provide demobilization support to eligible ex-combatants.
▪Provide social and economic reintegration support to the demobilized ex-combatants, with tailored support to the women, disabled and child ex-combatants.
▪Provide reinsertion support to dependents returning with ex-members of Armed groups(Ex-AGs)
▪To receive and carry out social reinsertion and reintegration of former members of Rwanda Defence Forces placed at its disposal by the relevant organ;
▪To receive, demobilise and carry out social reinsertion and reintegration of former member of the national army before 19 July 1994 or a former member of any other armed group who is repatriated;
▪To advocate for the initiatives meant for former military members with disability and follow up the implementation of such initiatives;
▪To advise the Government on the policy of demobilization, social reinsertion and reintegration of former military members;
▪To coordinate the actions of all Government organs and all stakeholders working with RDRC on matters related to the demobilization, reinsertion and reintegration of former military members;
▪To carry out such other activities as may be required for the achievement of its mission.