About Us
WHO WE ARE
Great Lakes Initiative for Human Rights and Development (GLIHD) is a local non-governmental, human rights-based and public interest organization duly registered and operating in Rwanda since 2011.
GLIHD is committed to advancing human rights in Rwanda and the Great Lakes Region. It operates in various areas, including strategic litigation, social justice, research and advocacy, human rights awareness, monitoring and reporting, as well as capacity building for other Civil Society Organizations (CSOs).
Our mission is to contribute towards respect, promotion and fulfillment of the rights of individuals and groups through human rights monitoring and advocacy of both national and international human rights normative frameworks in Rwanda and the Great Lakes Region.
Mission
- Our mission is to contribute towards respect, promotion and fulfillment of the rights of individuals and groups through human rights monitoring and advocacy of both national and international human rights normative frameworks in Rwanda and the Great Lakes Region.
Vision
- Our vision is to create a Great Lakes region where everyone's rights are respected, ensuring fairness, justice, and dignity for all. We strive for a society where everyone, regardless of identity, can live freely and with respect. Our goal is to foster a fair, inclusive, and peaceful community.
MEET OUR TEAM
Tom Mulisa
Executive Director
Vestine Umulisa
Deputy Executive Director
John Scarius
Director of Programs
Patrick Iradukunda
Programs Manager
Donah Mbabazi
Advocacy and Communications Associate
Alpha Iriza
Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights Associate
Pitie Rasana
Legal Officer
Diane Uwizeye
AccountantGET IN TOUCH WITH US
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