About Us

About Us

Rwanda National Congress

The Rwanda National Congress (RNC) is Rwandan opposition group in exile, established in the United States on 12 December 2010.

Our Policy

Rwanda National Congress (RNC) hold the unshakable view that Rwanda belongs to all Rwandans – Hutu, Tutsi and Twa equally – and that freedom, justice, peace and economic and social development are inextricably linked.

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Our Core Values

The RNC firmly believes that political change in Rwanda must be grounded in the following core values

Accountability

RNC champions leaders answerable for transparent and responsible governance to the people.

Truth

RNC prioritizes truth and historical accuracy for positive societal transformation.

Justice

RNC strives for a legal system ensuring fair treatment and protecting individual rights.

Tolerance

RNC fosters inclusivity, respecting diverse perspectives and beliefs for societal harmony.

Human Dignity

RNC upholds every individual’s inherent worth and rights, preserving human dignity.

Non-Discrimination

RNC works to eliminate discrimination, ensuring equality and fairness for all Rwandans.

Mutual Respect

RNC envisions a society built on mutual understanding and respect among citizens.

Democracy

RNC advocates for a government that is of, by, and for the people.

The Rule of Law

RNC emphasizes equal application of laws for a just and orderly society.

Integrity

RNC promotes ethical conduct and principled governance among leaders and institutions.

Empathy

RNC encourages leaders and citizens to empathize with others, fostering a compassionate society.

Solidarity

RNC calls for Rwandans to stand united for the greater good of the nation.

Patriotism

RNC believes in a patriotism that unites Rwandans for the country’s welfare.

We share the firm belief that Rwandan society has not learned the necessary lessons from the traumatic events of the country’s recent past

 

Rwanda National Congress

Introduction and Background

All human beings are entitled to an inherent right to live in peace and freedom and to the fair use of, and access to, the resources with which their nations are endowed for the promotion of the well being of all citizens of that nation.

Every person is entitled to the rights promulgated by the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, and other international conventions that explicitly ensure the freedom of thought, association, and religion for all humankind. The principal rationale for the existence of government is to facilitate the realization of  these fundamental and inalienable rights for all citizens.

Our Vision

Rwanda will be a united, democratic, and prosperous nation inhabited by free citizens with harmonious and safe communities who will live together in peace, dignity and mutual respect, regardless of ethnic or other differences, within a democracy governed according to universal principles of human rights and the rule of law.

Every person is entitled to the rights promulgated by the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, and other international conventions that explicitly ensure the freedom of thought, association, and religion for all humankind. The principal rationale for the existence of government is to facilitate the realization of  these fundamental and inalienable rights for all citizens.

Our Cardinal Objectives

  1. Stop and prevent violent conflict, including genocide and grave human rights violations that Rwanda’s people have periodically suffered and that have historically extended to citizens – men, women, and children – of neighboring states;
  2. Eradicate a culture of impunity for human rights violations;
  3. Create a conducive and progressive environment for inclusive social and economic development for all the people of Rwanda;
  4. Establish, nurture institutionalize democratic governance, particularly the rule of law in all its aspects;
  5. Establish independent, non-partisan, professional civil service and security institutions;
  6. Build a stable society that promotes and protects equality, embraces and celebrates diversity, and fosters inclusion in all aspects of national
  7. Promote individual, community and national reconciliation and healing;
  8. Promote harmonious relations, reconciliation and mutually- beneficial collaboration with the peoples and governments of neighboring states;
  9. Resolve the chronic problem of Rwandan refugees;
  10. Nurture a culture of tolerance to diverse ideas, freedom of discussion, and debate of critical issues
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