Overview
The National Council of Persons with Disabilities (NCPD) was established by the law Nº03/2011 of 10/02/2011 with the purpose of determining its responsibilities, organization and functioning and its relationship with other State organs. This law is among the greatest achievements of Rwandan Government and is based on the United Nations Convention of the rights of the Persons with Disabilities ratified by Rwanda on December 15, 2008 with a purpose of promoting, protecting and ensuring the full and equal enjoyment of all human rights and fundamental freedoms by all Persons with Disabilities and to promote respect for their inherent dignity
VISION
A society where Persons with Disabilities participate fully in all areas of life; inclusion is promoted, and Human Rights and Equal Opportunities for Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) are realised.
MISSION
The National Council of Persons with Disabilities is a forum for advocacy and social mobilization on issues affecting Persons with Disabilities in order to build their capacity and ensure their participation in the national development. The Council assists the Government to implement programmes and policies that benefit Persons with Disabilities.
CORE FUNCTIONS
The core functions of the National Council of Persons with Disabilities are:
. Representation and Mobilization of PwDs;
. Advocacy and Inclusion;
. Prevention and Mitigation;
. Coordination, Collaboration and Consultation.
CORE VALUES
The NCPD core values are:
• Complementary;
• Competency;
RESPONSABILITIES
The National Council of Persons with Disabilities has the following main responsibilities:
1° To coordinate activities aimed at the advancement of Persons with Disabilities;
2° To gather and examine views of all Persons with Disabilities;
3° To advocate on issues affecting the development and rights of Persons with Disabilities;
4° To build the capacity of Persons with Disabilities;
5° To sensitize Rwandan society in general, parents and different -institutions, in particular to
respect the rights of Persons with Disabilities;
6° To sensitize Persons with Disabilities to take part in national development programmes;
7° To participate in the prevention of the causes of disability;
8° To especially monitor the respect of laws which protect Persons with Disabilities;
9° To collaborate with non-governmental organizations engaged in activities benefitting
Persons with Disabilities;
10. To engage in consultations and collaborate with foreign institutions entrusted with the
same responsibilities