Ratification of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD):
"Yes/No (Year of Ratification)"
- Yes (2008)
Law on persons with disabilities
Additional Laws and Policies relevant to Disability Inclusion
- Constitution of the Republic of Rwanda 2003, revised in 2015
- Law nr 01/2007 of 20/01/2007 relating to protection of persons with disabilities in general
- Law nr 02/2007 of 20/01/2007 relating to the protection of disabled former war combatants
- Ministerial order n° 01/2009 of 19/6/2009 determining the modalities of facilitating persons with disabilities to practice and follow cultural, entertainment and sports activities.
- Ministerial Order N° 20/18 Of 27/7/2009 Determining The Modalities Of Classifying Persons With Disabilities Into Basic Categories Based On The Degree Of Disability.
- Ministerial order n°02/cab.m/09 of 27/7/2009 determining the modalities of facilitating persons with disabilities on necessary travels within the country.
- Ministerial order n° 20/18 of 27/7/2009 determining the modalities of classifying persons with disabilities into basic categories based on the degree of disability.
- Ministerial Order N°20/19 Of 27/7/2009 Determining The Modalities Of Facilitating Persons With Disabilities Access Medical Care.
- Ministerial Order N° 03/19.19 Of 27/7/2009 Determining The Modalities Of Facilitating Persons With Disabilities To Easily Access Employment.
- Ministerial Order Nº 01/09/MININFOR of 10/08/2009 Determining the Modalities of Facilitating Persons with Disabilities in Matters Relating to Communication.
Related World Bank Projects
Digital Acceleration Project - (P173373)
The Rwanda Digital Acceleration Project (P173373) will increase access to broadband, select digital public services, and strengthen the digital innovation ecosystem in Rwanda. The project will include disability inclusion elements such as:
(i) Disability-sensitive approaches in devices for digital skills programs will be adopted (e.g., use of access-enabled devices for training);
(ii) Disability data lens, monitoring: Taking stock of disability data in existing household surveys and censuses to establish a baseline. This will support Rwanda’s National Council of Persons with Disabilities (NCPD)’s strategic goals of monitoring inclusion of persons with disabilities in national programs by tracking this disaggregation of data where feasible for target beneficiaries.
(iii) Disability quotas for targeting will be set for many of the schemes financed (e.g., ensuring minimum reach to persons with disabilities through targeting specific households for affordable smartphones).
