Due to conflict in neighbouring countries, Rwanda hosts approximately 150,000 refugees, predominantly from the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Burundi. Continuing conflict in those countries could force more people seek refuge in Rwanda and other countries in the Great Lakes region in the near future. Most refugees in camps rely on humanitarian assistance to meet their basic needs. Access to livelihood opportunities is severely constrained for refugees, especially in camps but also in urban areas. The rate of early pregnancies is high and is increasing in refugee camps. Sexual and gender-based violence is also a major concern for women and children, who make up the large majority of refugees in Rwanda. Rwanda's Ministry of Emergency Management leads the refugee response, with support from humanitarian partners and other government entities. UNFPA provides sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services and information, including family planning, and supports safe spaces that offer gender-based violence (GBV) and youth-friendly services in camps. UNFPA also trains youth facilitators on SRH and GBV.
Results data are reported and updated as they become available.
- Targets and UNFPA's populations of concern, including women of reproductive age and pregnant women, are estimated using the MISP calculator.
- Funding estimates are based on country planning processes, including inter-agency humanitarian response plans and regional refugee and resilience plans.
