{"id":55423,"date":"2025-08-30T11:47:03","date_gmt":"2025-08-30T11:47:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/unhcr-chief-commends-rwanda-s-inclusive-refugee\/"},"modified":"2025-09-01T08:39:35","modified_gmt":"2025-09-01T08:39:35","slug":"unhcr-chief-commends-rwanda-s-inclusive-refugee","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/unhcr-chief-commends-rwanda-s-inclusive-refugee\/","title":{"rendered":"UNHCR chief commends Rwanda\u2019s inclusive refugee programs"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>He emphasized that sustainable peace and security in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are essential for their safe and dignified return.<\/p>\n<p>Grandi was welcomed by the Permanent Secretary at the Ministry in charge of Emergency Management, Aristarque Ngoga and the Mayor of Rubavu District, Prosper Murindwa. He was accompanied by UNHCR Regional Director Mamadou Balde and UNHCR Rwanda Representative, Ndeye Aissatou Masseck Ndiaye.<\/p>\n<p>In his remarks, the High Commissioner highlighted that his visit aligns with the ongoing peace processes between Rwanda, the DRC and regional actors. <\/p>\n<p>He commended Rwanda\u2019s inclusive refugee programs, expressed solidarity with asylum seekers and acknowledged the tireless efforts of humanitarian partners despite global funding challenges.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cRwanda has shown remarkable commitment to protecting those forced to flee, and we must work together to create the conditions that will allow them to return home safely,\u201d Grandi said.<\/p>\n<p>While meeting with representatives of Congolese asylum seekers, Grandi heard first-hand accounts of violence and displacement. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe want to return home, where we were born,\u201d said Gashati Nyanjwenge, 41, who was disabled by the FDLR while protecting his cows in Masisi territory. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe recommend increased efforts in addressing the ongoing wars in Congo so that we can return home,\u201d added Anatalie Mukankusi, 75, who has been at the camp for three years fleeing violence in Masisi.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking to journalists after touring the camp, Grandi explained that his visit to Rwanda, which followed a stop in DR Congo, was in response to the Rwanda-DR peace agreement signed on June 27, 2025, in Washington, and the Doha Declaration of Principles. <\/p>\n<p>He pledged to advocate for peace and security in eastern DRC as the foundation for safe returns, reaffirming UNHCR\u2019s commitment to durable solutions.<\/p>\n<p>Partners present at the camp raised concerns about the impact of global funding shortages on humanitarian operations, highlighting prioritisation, coordination and community engagement as key strategies to sustain support. <\/p>\n<p>The High Commissioner later toured the camp, praising the conducive environment created through collaboration between the Government of Rwanda, UNHCR, and partners.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-93412\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/umuyob.jpg\" alt=\"Grandi explained that his visit to Rwanda, which followed a stop in DR Congo, was in response to the Rwanda-DR peace agreement signed on June 27, 2025, in Washington, and the Doha Declaration of Principles. \" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-93414\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/urubyi.jpg\" alt=\"Congolese youth at Nkamira Transit Camp demonstrate martial skills. \" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-93413\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/umuyobnh.jpg\" alt=\"The UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi, on Friday, August 29, 2025,  visited Nkamira Transit Centre in Rubavu District, where he met Congolese asylum seekers, heard their stories and praised Rwanda\u2019s efforts to provide protection and support.\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi, on Friday, August 29, 2025,  visited Nkamira Transit Centre in Rubavu District, where he met Congolese asylum seekers, heard their stories and praised Rwanda\u2019s efforts to provide protection and support.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":62,"featured_media":2000093415,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[75],"byline":[170],"hashtag":[],"class_list":["post-55423","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","tag-homenews","byline-igihe"],"bylines":[{"id":170,"name":"IGIHE","slug":"igihe","description":"","image":{"id":0,"url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/?s=96&d=mm&f=y&r=g","alt":"Default avatar","title":"Default 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