A delegation from the National Committee for UNICEF Finland has praised Rwanda National Police (RNP) for its efficiency in responding to gender-based violence (GBV).
The three-man delegation led by Marsa Riita Ketola, the Executive Director of National Committee for UNICEF – Finland, expressed their gratitude while visiting Isange One Stop Center on February 26.
The delegation was received by the Coordinator of Isange One Stop Centre at Kacyiru Police Hospital, Superintendent of Police (SP) Shafiga Murebwayire who explained the services offered by the centre and how they are accessed by victims of GBV.
The visiting delegation appreciated the achievements registered by the centre as far as addressing Gender Based Violence (GBV) and child abuse is concerned.
“RNP stands as a unique police force in fighting gender based violence and from what I have seen here, there is a lot to learn from this center on the of fight against gender based violence and child abuse,” he said.
Ketola further noted that the experience offered by Isange One Stop Centre will undoubtedly help a great deal to effectively and efficiently help victims of GBV and thus cement Rwanda’s position as a champion of gender equality and empowerment policies.
They also appreciated the manner in which RNP works closely with its partners and the public in particular, to respond to GBV issues in the country.
Established in July 2009, at the Police Hospital in Kacyiru, Isange One Stop Centre has scaled up to 23 districts currently and plans are underway to reach all the 30 districts hospitals before the end of this year.