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Know Your Rights Programme

Educates on legal and digital rights to protect youth/children from abuse, exploitation, and online risks.

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Target Groups

Primary beneficiaries

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Key Activitys

Core program activities

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Expected Outcomes

Measurable results

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Partners

Collaborative organizations

Background
In Rwanda, 58% under 25 lack awareness of rights and reporting mechanisms.
Goal
Protect rights, promote holistic development, and empower as ethical leaders and advocates.
Objectives
Raise awareness of rights/responsibilities, Build trust with law enforcement, Equip with advocacy/leadership skills, Engage in dialogues/creative challenges, Monitor changes
Key Activities
Posters/digital materials, School/community workshops (role-plays, storytelling), Town halls with police/RIB, Youth rights clubs (50+ nationwide), Digital safety campaigns (#KnowYourRightsRW on TikTok/radio), Safe internet initiatives
Expected Outcomes
60,000+ reached, 50+ clubs established, Increased rights reporting, Improved youth-police trust, Digital safety in 30+ schools
Target Groups
  • Youth/children (under 25)
  • Parents
  • Communities
Program Timeline

Duration:

2-3 years

Implementation Plan:

2-3 years (pilot Year 1, expansion Years 2-3)

Partners
  • Schools
  • Local government
  • Rwanda Data Protection Office
  • National Police/RIB
  • MINALOC
  • MINIJUST

Program Impact

Measuring success through tangible outcomes and community transformation

Expected Outcomes
  • 60,000+ reached
  • 50+ clubs established
  • Increased rights reporting
  • Improved youth-police trust
  • Digital safety in 30+ schools
Key Activities
  1. 1.Posters/digital materials
  2. 2.School/community workshops (role-plays, storytelling)
  3. 3.Town halls with police/RIB
  4. 4.Youth rights clubs (50+ nationwide)
  5. 5.Digital safety campaigns (#KnowYourRightsRW on TikTok/radio)
  6. 6.Safe internet initiatives

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