Rwanda Correction Service: Stakeholders

RCS Stakeholders

RCS mission is complex and needs to bring together many actors. These include Government institutions, local and international, non-governmental organizations, civil society organizations, Development Partners (donors), and others. Identified RCS stakeholders and agreed on the need to clarify the criteria for membership of RCS and the roles and responsibilities entrusted to each stakeholder.

List of Stakeholders


No	Stakeholders	Main Roles
1	MINIJUST	Handle civil litigation against the State. Provides legal advice to the RCS. Draft legislation. Responsible for Justice sector policies
2	MINALOC	Cooperation in supervision of TIG sentence implementation through the District Offices
3	MINISANTE (MoH)	To promote sustainable health care services to the inmates and detaineesProvide expertise and materials
4	MINAFFET	To elaborate strategies and programmes on cooperation with regional and international correctional institutions
5	MINEAC	To aid RCS’s integration in the East Africa Community
6	MIGEPROF	Provides policy guidance on gender-mainstreaming within RCS as well as the proper treatment of juvenile offenders and children living with detained mothers.

7	MINECOFIN	To provide to RCS annual budget, technical assistance and trainings.
8	MINEDUC	Provide to RCS equipment and knowledge/skills transfer
9	MINICOM	Contribute in marketing of RCS products and expertise
Others Government Institutions
1	Judiciary	Speed up trials in order to decongest prisons
2	JRLOS	To coordinate initiatives with aim at building reforms and strengthening the rule of law to promote good governance and a culture of peace.
3	RDF / RNP	Provide trainings to correctional officers and support in securing prisons outer yards.
4	National Public Prosecution Authority	Comprises the Prosecution Headquarters and decentralized services (Intermediate and Lower Instance). Is responsible for investigations, for prosecuting crimes and for witness and victim protection and support.
5	NCHR	Conducts education and reports on human rights. Examines alleged human rights violations and refers cases to court where appropriate.
6	Institute of Legal Practice and Development	Coordinates all programmes aimed at promoting unity and reconciliation for the Rwandan people, particularly through initiatives at the community level. Works closely with the Itorero ry’Igihugu to impart skills, cultural wisdom and positive values to younger generations to sustain peace and the reconciliation process.
7	Rwanda National Police	Responsible for maintaining safety, security and public order at the national and local level.
8	Institute of Legal Practice and Development	Contributes to this objective through practical legal training for the whole justice sector.
Partner Institutions
1	ICRC	To provide aids in sanitation, hygiene, infrastructure development, capacity building and promote detention regime which respect national legislation as well as internationally recognised standards.
2	UNICEF	To provide supports to children living in prisons including both juvenile convicts and children living with parent convicts
3	CTB	Provides legal aid to juvenile detainees
4	FBO (Faith Based Organizations)	To provide support in terms of counselling and other spiritual information and guidance
5	Civil Society Organisations	To provide financial and material support to prisons.
6	Global Fund	Assists RCS to fight against HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria.
7	ICAP	To provide support to RCS in terms of medical programs
8	DIDE: Dignité en détention	To provide support to RCS in terms of rehabilitation of Nyagatare rehabilitation centre and education for juvenile offenders.
9	Prisons Fellowship	Prisons Fellowship’s mission is to provide Christian fellowship to all those involved in and affected by crime, thus promoting reconciliation, restoration, and reconciliation in the criminal justice system and surrounding communities.