LAW N° 01/2007 OF 20/01/2007 RELATING TO PROTECTION OF DISABLED PERSONS IN GENERAL
This provision says the law protects disabled persons in general.
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This provision says the law protects disabled persons in general. This article defines disability and a disabled person, and gives the Minister in charge of Health power to set how disabled persons are classified into basic categories. Every disabled person is entitled to equal rights before the law and to human dignity. Centres and associations serving disabled persons must meet conditions for safety, health, capacity, and equipment; the State must monitor and support them, and the social affairs minister issues governing instructions. Disabled persons have a right to live in the family on the same terms as others, and certain orphan disabled persons must be provided with care arrangements; the Minister in charge of Social affairs determines how the State assists disabled persons without a caretaker.
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Provisions of LAW N° 01/2007 OF 20/01/2007 RELATING TO PROTECTION OF DISABLED PERSONS IN GENERAL
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Article 1
AI-assisted research summary: This provision says the law protects disabled persons in general.
Ingingo ya mbere : Article One: Article premier : Iri tegeko rirengera abantu bafite ubumuga muri rusange. This law protects disabled persons in general. La présente loi porte protection des personnes handicapées en général. Bitabangamiye tegeko, hashobora gushyirwaho amategeko yihariye arengera abamugajwe n‟impamvu zinyuranye. ibiteganyijwe n‟iri Without prejudice to provisions of this law, there may be laws protecting persons who are disabled due to various circumstances. instituted particular Sans préjudice des dispositions de la présente loi, il peut être mis en place des lois particulières portant protection des personnes handicapées suite à des causes diverses. - 2 Verify source ↗
Article 2
AI-assisted research summary: This article defines disability and a disabled person, and gives the Minister in charge of Health power to set how disabled persons are classified into basic categories.
Ingingo ya 2: Article 2: Article 2 : Muri iri tegeko, ubumuga ni ukuntu umuntu yatakaje ubushobozi bujyanye n‟ubuzima yagombaga kuba afite cyangwa afite icyo abura ugereranyije n‟abandi, bityo akaba adafite amahirwe angana n‟ay‟abandi. In this law, disability shall mean the condition of a person‟s impairment of health ability he or she should have been in possession, and consequently leading to deficiency compared to others. Aux termes de la présente loi, le handicap est l‟état d‟une personne ayant perdu les capacités essentielles à la vie ou présentant des défaillances par rapport aux autres personnes et de ce fait, ne jouissant pas de chances égales à celles des autres. adafite ubushobozi Muri iri tegeko, ufite ubumuga ni umuntu wese wavutse bujyanye n‟ubuzima nk‟ubw‟abandi cyangwa wabutakaje intambara impanuka, biturutse ku ndwara, cyangwa izindi mpamvu zishobora gutera ubumuga. In this law, a disabled person is any individual who was born without congenital abilities like those of others or one who was deprived of such abilities due to disease, accident, conflict or any other reasons which may cause disability. Aux termes de la présente loi, est handicapée toute personne présentant une défaillance congénitale ou une défaillance acquise suite à une maladie, un accident, un conflit ou d‟autres causes pouvant occasionner un handicap. 6 Iteka rya Minisitiri ufite ubuzima mu nshingano ze rigena uko abafite ubumuga bashyirwa mu byiciro shingiro hakurikijwe ubumuga bwabo kugira zinyuranye kubagenera uburenganzira bwihariye bakeneye. bifashe inzego ngo J.O. n° spécial du 21/05/2007 An order of the Minister in charge of Health shall determine modalities of how disabled persons are put in basic categories according to their disabilities in order to help various organs to guarantee them special rights they require. de Un arrêté du Ministre ayant la santé dans ses les modalités attributions détermine personnes les classer permettant handicapées en catégories de base selon leur degré de handicap en vue de permettre différentes instances de leur garantir les droits particuliers relatifs à leur état. - 3 Verify source ↗
Article 3
AI-assisted research summary: Every disabled person is entitled to equal rights before the law and to human dignity.
Ingingo ya 3: Article 3: Article 3 : Ufite ubumuga wese afite uburenganzira bungana n‟ubw‟abandi imbere y‟amategeko. Agomba kubahwa no guhabwa agaciro bikwiye ikiremwa muntu. Every disabled person shall be entitled to equal rights with others persons before the law. He or she shall be respected and be entitled to human dignity. Toute personne handicapée jouit des droits égaux à ceux des autres personnes devant la loi. Elle doit être traitée avec respect et dignité. - 4 Verify source ↗
Article 4
AI-assisted research summary: Centres and associations serving disabled persons must meet conditions for safety, health, capacity, and equipment; the State must monitor and support them, and the social affairs minister issues governing instructions.
Ingingo ya 4: Article 4: Article 4 : Ibigo cyangwa amashyirahamwe byita ku bafite ubumuga bigomba kuba byujuje ibyangombwa bituma abafite ubumuga babaho neza ku byerekeye umutekano n‟ubuzima. Ibyo bigo n‟amashyirahamwe bigomba kugira ubushobozi n‟ibikoresho bihagije kugira ngo bishobore kwinjiza abamugaye mu buzima bukwiye kandi bagire n‟uruhare mu iterambere. Centres or associations which cater for disabled persons are obliged to fulfil the conditions to enable the disabled persons to have a descent living in matters relating to security and health. The centres and associations are required to have sufficient capacity and equipment in order to be able to integrate disabled persons into the social life and to have a role in the development process. Leta ifite inshingano yo gukurikirana no gutera inkunga impuzamashyirahamwe, amashyirahamwe n‟ibigo byita ku bafite ubumuga. The State has the obligation to monitor and support the federations, associations and centres that cater for disabled persons. Les centres ou associations de prise en charge des personnes handicapées doivent être dotés d‟un équipement permettant d‟assurer le bien- être des personnes handicapées en matière de sécurité et de santé. Ces centres et associations doivent disposer de la capacité et du matériel suffisants pour pouvoir intégrer les personnes handicapées dans les conditions normales de vie et leur permettre de contribuer au développement. L‟Etat doit assurer le suivi et l‟appui des activités de la fédération, des associations et des centres de prise en charge des personnes handicapées. 7 J.O. n° spécial du 21/05/2007 Iteka rya Minisitiri ufite imibereho myiza y‟abaturage mu nshingano ze rishyiraho impuzamashyirahamwe, amabwiriza agenga amashyirahamwe n‟ibigo byita ku bafite ubumuga. An Order of the Minister in charge of social affairs shall institute instructions that govern federations, associations and centres that cater for disabled persons. Un arrêté du Ministre ayant les affaires sociales dans ses attributions détermine les relatifs aux centres et aux règlements associations de prise en charge des personnes handicapées. - 5 Verify source ↗
Article 5
AI-assisted research summary: Disabled persons have a right to live in the family on the same terms as others, and certain orphan disabled persons must be provided with care arrangements; the Minister in charge of Social affairs determines how the State assists disabled persons without a caretaker.
Ingingo ya 5: Article 5: Article 5 : Ufite ubumuga afite uburenganzira bwo kuba mu muryango mu buryo bumwe n‟ubw‟abandi. A disabled person has the right to live in the family in the same conditions as others. La personne handicapée a le droit de vivre en famille dans des mêmes conditions que les autres membres de la famille. ababyeyi ubumuga kandi adafite Ufite adashoboye kwitunga, agira umwishingizi cyangwa umubera umubyeyi ataramubyaye cyangwa se ishyirahamwe ikigo cyangwa bimwitaho. An orphan disabled person and who is unable to live on his or her own shall have a tutor or an adopter or a centre or an association that caters for him or her. La personne handicapée orpheline et qui ne peut assurer sa propre survie est confiée à un tuteur, un parent adoptif ou un centre ou une association pour sa prise en charge. Iteka rya Minisitiri ufite imibereho myiza y‟abaturage mu nshingano ze rigena uko Leta ifasha uwamugaye udafite umwitaho. An order of the Minister in charge of Social affairs shall determine the modalities of how the State shall assist a disabled person who does not have any person to cater for him or her. Un arrêté du Ministre ayant les affaires sociales dans ses attributions détermine les modalités de prise en charge par l‟Etat des personnes assistance aucune. handicapées sans - 6 Verify source ↗
Article 6
AI-assisted research summary: Tutors and centres caring for disabled persons must act in the disabled person’s and national interest, not for the tutor’s own interests. The Social Affairs Minister must set rules for regular monitoring of their activities.
Ingingo ya 6: Article 6: Article 6 : umwishingizi w‟ufite Kuba ubumuga, mufitanye isano cyangwa mutayifitanye, kuba ikigo cyita ku bafite ubumuga, bigomba gukorwa ku nyungu z‟ ufite ubumuga z‟Igihugu, ntibigomba n‟inyungu gukorwa ku mwishingizi. rusange hagamijwe nyungu izindi To be a tutor of a related or a non related disabled person; or for a centre to cater for disabled persons, shall be done in the interest of the disabled person and in the general national interest and it shall not be done on any other interests of the tutor. La tutelle d‟une personne handicapée, avec ou sans lien de parenté, ou par un centre de prise en charge des personnes handicapées, doit se faire dans l‟intérêt de la personne handicapée et non sur base d‟autres intérêts du tuteur. 8 Iteka rya Minisitiri ufite imibereho myiza y‟abaturage mu nshingano ze rishyiraho uburyo ibikorwa buri bwo by‟abishingizi abafite ubumuga. gihe byakiriye kugenzura n‟ibigo J.O. n° spécial du 21/05/2007 An order of the Minister in charge of Social Affairs shall institute modalities of regular monitoring of actions of tutors and centres which receive disabled persons. Un arrêté du Ministre ayant les affaires sociales dans ses attributions détermine les modalités de suivi des activités des tuteurs et de celles des centres de prise en charge des personnes handicapées. - 7 Verify source ↗
Article 7
AI-assisted research summary: Persons with disabilities are entitled to speak freely on public national issues, on issues that particularly concern them, and to have a role in national development according to their capacity.
Ingingo ya 7: Article 7: Article 7 : Ufite ubumuga afite uburenganzira bwo gutanga igitekerezo mu bwisanzure ku bibazo rusange by‟Igihugu, ku kibazo cyose kimureba by‟umwihariko, kandi akagira n‟uruhare mu hakurikijwe iterambere ubushobozi bwe. ry‟Igihugu cye A disabled person is entitled to the right of freedom of expression on any general national issues, on any particular issue he or she is concerned with and shall have a role in the national development of his or her country in accordance with his or her capacity. La personne handicapée a le droit de donner des avis sur les questions d‟intérêt national et sur toute question le concernant de manière particulière au elle développement national selon ses capacités. contribue et Iyo bishoboka, abafite ubumuga bagishwa inama kandi bagatanga ibitekerezo ku bikorwa na serivisi bibagenerwa. Where possible, disabled persons shall be consulted and they shall give views on activities and services accorded to them. Umuhuzabikorwa w‟Impuzamashyirahamwe y‟abafite ubumuga ku nzego z‟ibanze, ajya mu Nama Njyanama zitorwa kuri izo nzego. The Coordinator of the federation of the disabled persons at local levels shall participate in the consultative councils elected at those levels. Les personnes handicapées sont consultées et donnent, dans la mesure du possible, leurs avis sur les activités et services dont ils sont bénéficiaires. la fédération des Le Coordinateur de associations des personnes handicapées au niveau des instances de base participe aux délibérations des conseils élus au niveau de ces instances. - 8 Verify source ↗
Article 8
AI-assisted research summary: Disabled persons have a right to legal representation in court, and the State must set the modalities for legal aid when they cannot obtain advocates.
Ingingo ya 8: Article 8: Article 8 : Ufite ubumuga afite uburenganzira bwo kunganirwa nk‟undi wese mu nkiko nk‟uko bigenwa n‟amategeko. A disabled person shall have the right to legal representation like any other person in courts of law as determined by law. La personne handicapée a droit à l‟assistance judiciaire conformément à la loi. 9 igena uburyo bwo kunganira abafite kwibonera badashobora Leta ubumuga ababunganira. J.O. n° spécial du 21/05/2007 The State shall determine the modalities of providing legal aid to the needy disabled legal persons who are not able representation. to get L‟Etat détermine les modalités d‟assistance judiciaire pour les personnes handicapées qui ne sont pas capables de se trouver des avocats. cyose Igihe zinyuranye guhabwa za serivisi bakenera. bibaye zorohereza ngombwa, abafite inzego ubumuga Various organs shall facilitate the disabled persons in acquisition of the required services at any time it is considered necessary. Les personnes handicapées bénéficient, chaque fois que de besoin, des facilités de bénéficier des services octroyés par diverses instances. - 9 Verify source ↗
Article 9
AI-assisted research summary: Disabled persons are entitled to special assistance and rescue during conflict, accidents, and other disasters, and the Minister in charge of Social Affairs determines how that assistance is provided.
Ingingo ya 9: Article 9: Article 9 : Ufite ubumuga agomba kwitabwaho no gutabarwa gihe mu by‟umwihariko cy‟intambara, impanuka n‟ibindi byago. A disabled person shall be catered for and assisted particularly times of conflict, in accidents and other disasters. En cas de conflit, d‟accident ou de toute autre catastrophe, la personne handicapée bénéficie d‟une assistance et d‟un secours particuliers. Iteka rya Minisitiri ufite imibereho myiza y‟abaturage mu nshingano ze rigena uko ubwo butabazi bukorwa. An order of the Minister in charge of Social Affairs shall determine how such assistance shall be rendered. Un arrêté du Ministre ayant les affaires sociales dans ses attributions détermine les modalités d‟octroi de cette assistance. - 10 Verify source ↗
Article 10
AI-assisted research summary: The National Human Rights Commission must provide special procedures to monitor respect for the rights of disabled persons.
Ingingo ya 10: Article 10: Article 10 : Komisiyo y‟Igihugu Ishinzwe Uburenganzira uburyo bwa Muntu bwihariye bwo gukurikirana uko uburenganzira bw‟ufite ubumuga bwubahirizwa. guteganya igomba The National Human Rights Commission shall provide special procedures of monitoring how rights of a disabled person are respected. La Commission Nationale des Droits de la Personne prévoit des mesures particulières permettant le suivi du respect des droits des personnes handicapées. 10 J.O. n° spécial du 21/05/2007 UMUTWE WA II :UBURENGANZIRA BW’UFITE UBUMUGA MU BIJYANYE N’UBUREZI CHAPTER II: DISABLED PERSON RELATED TO EDUCATION RIGHTS A OF IN MATTERS CHAPITRE II : DES DROITS DE LA EN PERSONNE MATIERE D’EDUCATION HANDICAPEE - 11 Verify source ↗
Article 11
AI-assisted research summary: Disabled persons have a right to appropriate education, and the Government or relevant centres must provide special-school options, trained teachers, and suitable equipment where they cannot study with others.
Ingingo ya 11: Article 11: Article 11 : Ufite ubumuga afite uburenganzira ku burezi buboneye hakurikijwe imiterere y‟ubumuga bwe. A disabled person has the right to appropriate education in respect of the nature of his or her disability. La personne handicapée a droit à l‟éducation appropriée, conformément à l‟état de son handicap. ubumuga butabemerera Abafite kwigana n‟abandi, Leta cyangwa ibigo byita ku bafite ubumuga bibashakira uburyo bwo kwiga mu ishuri abarimu babyigiye cyangwa babihuguriwe n‟ibikoresho byabugenewe. ryihariye kandi bakagira The Government or centres which cater for disabled persons who are not able to study with others, shall provide with them modalities to study in a specialised school and shall have qualified and trained teachers and appropriate equipment. Minisiteri ifite uburezi mu nshingano zayo, ishingiye ku byiciro by‟ubumuga bigenwa na Minisiteri ifite ubuzima mu nshingano zayo, igena uburyo abafite ubumuga biga mu mashuri asanzwe bitabwaho by‟umwihariko, no mu mashuri yihariye igihe badashoboye kwigana n‟abandi. The Minister in charge of Education shall, basing on basic categories of disability determined by the Minister in charge of Health, determine modalities of facilitating the needy disabled persons in ordinary schools and in specialised schools in case of failure to study with others. 11 Pour les personnes handicapées ne pouvant pas suivre les mêmes les études dans les autres, des mesures conditions que particulières sont prises par l‟Etat ou les centre de prise en charge des personnes handicapées en vue de leur permettre de suivre des enseignements dans des classes spéciales dotées d‟enseignants compétents ou formés en la matière et d‟équipement spécialisé. Sur base des catégories de personnes handicapées établies par le Ministère ayant la santé dans ses attributions, le ministère ayant l‟éducation dans ses attributions détermine les modalités de prise en charge particulière des personnes handicapées inscrites dans des écoles ordinaires ou dans des écoles spéciales lorsqu‟elles sont incapables de suivre les études avec les autres. J.O. n° spécial du 21/05/2007 - 12 Verify source ↗
Article 12
AI-assisted research summary: Students with disabilities who cannot sit exams like other students are entitled to take exams in a special manner.
Ingingo ya 12: Article 12: Article 12 : Umunyeshuri ufite ubumuga butamwemerera gukora ibizamini nk‟iby‟abandi cyangwa mu buryo bumwe n‟abandi afite uburenganzira bwo gukoreshwa ibizamini ku buryo bwihariye. A pupil or a student with disabilities that do not enable him or her to sit exams with fellow schoolmates or in the same manner as others is entitled to the right of sitting for exams in a special manner. Un étudiant handicapé ne pouvant pas faire les mêmes examens que les autres ou dans les mêmes conditions que les autres, a le droit de faire ces examens dans des conditions particulières. - 13 Verify source ↗
Article 13
AI-assisted research summary: The Minister in charge of education must determine how needy disabled persons are facilitated to pursue education.
Ingingo ya 13: Article 13: Article 13 : Minisitiri ufite uburezi mu nshingano ze agena uburyo bwo korohereza abafite ubumuga batishoboye mu gukurikirana amashuri. The Minister in charge of education shall determine modalities of facilitating the needy disabled persons in pursuing education. UMUTWE WA III : UBURENGANZIRA BW’UFITE UBUMUGA MU BIJYANYE N’UBUZIMA CHAPTER III: RIGHTS OF A DISABLED PERSON IN HEALTH MATTERS Le Ministre ayant attributions permettant handicapées démunies à suivre leurs études. l‟éducation dans ses les modalités personnes les détermine faciliter de CHAPITRE III : PERSONNE MATIERE DE SANTE DES DROITS DE LA EN HANDICAPEE - 14 Verify source ↗
Article 14
AI-assisted research summary: The Government must help a disabled person get medical care, including prostheses and orthoses when needed.
Ingingo ya 14: Article 14: Article 14 : Ufite ubumuga yoroherezwa na Leta uburyo kubona bwo kwivuza iyo insimburangingo zikenewe. n‟inyunganirangingo harimo no The Government shall facilitate a disabled person in getting medical care and prosthesis and orthesis appliances if required. L‟Etat facilite aux personnes handicapées l‟accès aux soins médicaux y compris l‟accès aux prothèses et aux orthèses en cas de besoin. - 15 Verify source ↗
Article 15
AI-assisted research summary: The Government must provide medical care to a needy disabled person and provide prosthesis or orthesis appliances when required.
Ingingo ya 15: Article 15: Article 15 : Leta ifite inshingano yo kuvuza ufite ubumuga ikamushakira utishoboye iyo insimburangingo zikenewe. kandi n‟inyunganirangingo, The Government has an obligation to provide medical care to a needy disabled person and it shall provide prosthesis and orthesis appliances if required. L‟Etat assure les soins médicaux de la personne handicapée démunie et lui procure des prothèses et orthèses. 12 J.O. n° spécial du 21/05/2007 - 16 Verify source ↗
Article 16
AI-assisted research summary: Centres or associations serving disabled persons must have a service/department for trauma examination and mental-health counselling.
Ingingo ya 16: Article 16: Article 16 : Buri kigo cyangwa ishyirahamwe byita ku serivisi bafite ubumuga bigomba kugira ishinzwe ndetse ihungabana n‟ubujyanama mu by‟ubuzima bwo mu mutwe. gusuzuma Each centre or association that caters for the disabled persons to have a department responsible for examination of trauma as well as physico-social counselling. is obliged Chaque centre ou association de prise en charge des personnes handicapées doit disposer d‟un service de traumatisme et de counseling en matière de santé mentale. - 17 Verify source ↗
Article 17
AI-assisted research summary: The Minister in charge of Health must set the rules for helping disabled persons get medical care, prostheses, and orthoses.
Ingingo ya 17: Article 17: Article 17 : Iteka rya Minisitiri ufite ubuzima mu nshingano ze rigena uburyo bwo korohereza abafite ubumuga mu kwivuza, harimo no kubona insimburangingo n‟inyunganirangingo. An order of the Minister in charge of Health shall determine the modalities of facilitating the disabled persons in matters related to receiving medical care and getting prosthesis and orthesis appliances. Un arrêté du Ministre ayant la santé dans ses attributions détermine les modalités de faciliter l‟accès aux soins de santé, aux prothèses et aux orthèses pour des personnes handicapées. UMUTWE WA IV : UBURENGANZIRA BW’UFITE UBUMUGA MU BIJYANYE N’UMURIMO CHAPTER IV: RIGHTS OF A DISABLED PERSON IN MATTERS RELATED TO EMPLOYMENT CHAPITRE IV : DES DROITS DE LA EN PERSONNE MATIERE DE TRAVAIL HANDICAPEE - 18 Verify source ↗
Article 18
AI-assisted research summary: Discrimination against disabled people in employment is prohibited, and disabled people must be given priority access to jobs when qualifications or competition scores are equal.
Ingingo ya 18: Article 18: Article 18 : Nta vangura rigomba iryo ariryo gukorerwa ufite ubumuga ku byerekeye umurimo. ryose No discrimination of any form shall be subjected upon a disabled person in matters related to employment. Toute discrimination en matière de travail à l‟égard de la personne handicapée est interdite. Nyamara ufite ubumuga ahabwa amahirwe yo kubona umurimo kuruta utabufite iyo banganya ubushobozi mu kazi cyangwa banganyije amanota mu ipiganwa. However, a disabled person shall be given greater access to employment opportunities than any other citizen in case of equal capacities or in case of equal marks in competition. 13 la personne handicapée en est Toutefois, prioritaire compétence cas professionnelle égale ou de même note à l‟issue d‟un concours. de - 19 Verify source ↗
Article 19
AI-assisted research summary: A disabled person is entitled to a suitable work environment when necessary and only for employment-related reasons.
Ingingo ya 19: Article 19: Article 19 : J.O. n° spécial du 21/05/2007 Igihe bibaye ngombwa kandi kubera impamvu z‟akazi gusa, ufite ubumuga agenerwa ahantu imiterere ho hatabangamira y‟ubumuga imibereho ye muri rusange. hatabangamiye kandi gukorera bwe In case of necessity and only due to interest of employment, a disabled person shall be entitled to a conducive employment environment that does not detract the nature of his or her disability. La personne handicapée bénéficie des conditions de travail favorables à l‟état de son handicap et à ses conditions de vie en général, si cela s‟avère nécessaire et uniquement pour des raisons de service. - 20 Verify source ↗
Article 20
AI-assisted research summary: The labour minister may issue an order setting the ways disabled persons are helped to access employment opportunities.
Ingingo ya 20: Article 20: Article 20 : Iteka rya Minisitiri ufite umurimo mu nshingano ze rigena uburyo bwo korohereza abafite ubumuga kubona umurimo. An Order of the Minister in Charge of labour in his or her attributions shall determine the modalities of facilitating the disabled persons in matters to employment to access opportunities. related Un arrêté du Ministre ayant le travail dans ses attributions définit les modalités d‟octroi des facilités d‟accès à un emploi aux personnes handicapées. V: UMUTWE UBURENGANZIRA BW’UFITE UBUMUGA MU BIJYANYE N’UMUCO, IMYIDAGADURO N’IMIKINO CHAPTER V: RIGHTS OF A DISABLED PERSON IN MATTERS RELATED TO CULTURE, ENTERTAINMENT AND SPORTS CHAPITRE V : DES DROITS DE LA PERSONNE EN MATIERE DE CULTURE, DE LOISIR ET DE SPORT HANDICAPEE - 21 Verify source ↗
Article 21
AI-assisted research summary: Centres for disabled persons and general educational institutions must have special grounds for culture, entertainment, and sports, and trained tutors.
Ingingo ya 21: Article 21: Article 21 : Ibigo byita ku bafite ubumuga n‟ibigo by‟amashuri muri rusange, bigomba kugira imyanya ibikorwa byorohereza abafite ubumuga ku birebana n‟umuco, imyidagaduro n‟imikino ndetse n‟abatoza babihuguriwe. igenewe yihariye Centres that cater for the disabled persons and educational institutions in general, are required to have special grounds meant for culture, entertainment and sports and trained tutors. 14 et les Les centres de prise en charge des personnes handicapées établissements d‟enseignement en général disposent des endroits réservés aux activités culturelles, sportives et de loisir ainsi que des entraîneurs formés pour les handicapés. - 22 Verify source ↗
Article 22
AI-assisted research summary: Disabled persons have the right to join specialised associations for sports, culture, and entertainment.
Ingingo ya 22: Article 22: Article 22 : J.O. n° spécial du 21/05/2007 Abafite ubumuga bafite uburenganzira bwo kwibumbira mu mashyirahamwe yihariye yerekeye imikino, umuco n‟imyidagaduro. Disabled persons are entitled to the right of joining specialised associations to sports, culture and entertainment. related Les personnes handicapées ont le droit de se regrouper particulières relatives au sport, à la culture et au loisir. associations en - 23 Verify source ↗
Article 23
AI-assisted research summary: People with disabilities are to be facilitated for participation in sports, films, drama, and other entertainment.
Ingingo ya 23: Article 23: Article 23 : Ufite ubumuga yoroherezwa uburyo bwo sinema, gukora no gukurikira ikinamico n‟indi myidagaduro. imikino, A disabled person shall be facilitated in matters related to participation in sports, films, drama and other entertainment. La personne handicapée bénéficie des facilités lui permettant de pratiquer et de suivre des activités sportives, d‟assister aux jeux, au cinéma, aux théâtres et d‟autres loisirs. - 24 Verify source ↗
Article 24
AI-assisted research summary: The Minister in charge of Sports must issue an order setting the ways to help disabled persons take part in cultural, entertainment, and sports activities.
Ingingo ya 24: Article 24: Article 24 : Iteka rya Minisitiri ufite umuco na siporo mu nshingano ze rigena uburyo bwo korohereza abafite ubumuga gukora no gukurikira ibikorwa by‟umuco, imyidagaduro n‟imikino. An order of the Minister in charge of Sports shall determine the modalities of facilitating the disabled persons to participation culture, in entertainment and sports. in matters activities related of Un arrêté du Ministre ayant la culture et le sport dans ses attributions détermine les modalités personnes faciliter handicapées à pratiquer et à suivre les activités culturelles, de loisir et de sport. aux de UMUTWE WA VI: UBURENGANZIRA BW’UFITE UBUMUGA MU BIJYANYE NO GUTWARA ABANTU, ITUMANAHO NO KUGERA KU BIKORWA REMEZO CHAPTER VI: RIGHTS OF A DISABLED PERSON IN MATTERS RELATED TO TRANSPORT AND COMMUNICATION AND ACCESS TO INFRASTRUCTURE CHAPITRE VI : DES DROITS DE LA PERSONNE EN MATIERE DE TRANSPORT, DE COMMUNICATION ET D’ACCES AUX INFRASTRUCTURES HANDICAPEE - 25 Verify source ↗
Article 25
AI-assisted research summary: Buildings that host services for residents must be built to make access easier for disabled persons.
Ingingo ya 25: Article 25: Article 25 : Inyubako zikorerwamo serivisi zitandukanye zigenewe abaturage zigomba kuba ziteye ku buryo zorohereza abafite ubumuga kugera aho izo serivisi zitangirwa. Buildings in which various services meant for residents are conducted are required to be built in a way such that they facilitate the disabled persons to acquire access to such services. Les bâtiments où différents services publics sont prestés sont construits de façon à en faciliter l‟accès aux personnes handicapées. 15 J.O. n° spécial du 21/05/2007 Iteka rya Minisitiri ufite ibikorwa remezo mu nshingano ze rigena igihe n‟uburyo bigomba gukorwa. An order of in charge of the Minister infrastructure shall determine when and how it shall be conducted. Un arrêté du Ministre ayant l‟infrastructure dans ses attributions détermine les délais et les modalités de mise en pratique de cette mesure. - 26 Verify source ↗
Article 26
AI-assisted research summary: Public transport and communication services must make services accessible to disabled persons, and where possible use gestures, Braille, and other aids in meetings, news reading, and public debates.
Ingingo ya 26: Article 26: Article 26 : Serivisi zigenewe abaturage zijyanye no gutwara zigomba abantu korohereza abafite ubumuga. n‟itumanaho Public transport and communication services are obliged to facilitate the disabled persons Imvugo z‟amarenga, inyandiko ya „„braille‟‟ n‟ubundi buryo bufasha abafite ubumuga mu itumanaho, bigomba gukoreshwa mu nama, mu makuru no mu bindi biganiro mbwirwaruhame. bishoboka, igihe Gestures, Braille writings and other ways that aid the disabled persons in communication, where possible shall, be used in conferences and meetings, news reading and other public debates. Iteka rya Minisitiri ufite itumanaho no gutwara abantu mu nshingano ze rigena uburyo bwo korohereza abafite ubumuga mu bijyanye n‟itumanaho no gutwara abantu. An order of in charge of the Minister Communication and Transport shall determine modalities of facilitating disabled persons in matters and transport. communication relating to Les services publics en matière de transport des personnes et de communication sont prestés de façon à octroyer les commodités aux personnes handicapées. Les messages gestuels, l‟écriture «braille» et autres moyens facilitant la communication aux personnes handicapées doivent, dans la mesure du possible, être utilisés dans les réunions, les bulletins d‟informations et les conférences. le Un arrêté du Ministre ayant la communication transport des personnes dans ses et attributions détermine les modalités d‟octroi des facilités aux personnes handicapées en matière de communication et de transport des personnes. 16 J.O. n° spécial du 21/05/2007 UMUTWE WA VII: IBIHANO IBYEREKEYE CHAPTER VII: PENALTIES CHAPITRE VII : DES PEINES - 27 Verify source ↗
Article 27
AI-assisted research summary: A person who discriminates against or uses violence against a disabled person is subject to the heaviest penalty available under the Criminal Code and relevant special laws.
Ingingo ya 27: Article 27: Article 27 : Umuntu wese ukoreye ufite ubumuga icyaha cy‟ivangura cyangwa ihohoterwa iryo ari ryo ryose, ahanishwa igihano gisumba ibindi mu biteganywa n‟ingingo z‟Igitabo cy‟amategeko ahana n‟iz‟amategeko yihariye ku birebana n‟icyo cyaha. Any person who exercises any form of discrimination or any form of violence against a disabled person, shall be punished with the heaviest penalty among the penalties provided by the Criminal Code and those of the special laws relating to such a crime. Toute personne coupable de discrimination et de toute forme de violence à l‟égard de la personne handicapée est punie de la peine la plus lourde prévue par les dispositions du Code pénal et des lois particulières relatives à de cette infraction. UMUTWE WA VIII: INGINGO ZISOZA CHAPTER VIII: FINAL PROVISIONS CHAPITRE VIII : DES DISPOSITIONS FINALES - 28 Verify source ↗
Article 28
AI-assisted research summary: Earlier legal provisions that conflict with this law are repealed.
Ingingo ya 28: Article 28: Article 28 : Ingingo zose z‟amategeko abanziriza iri kandi zinyuranye na ryo zivanyweho. All previous legal provisions contrary to this law are hereby abrogated. Toutes les dispositions antérieures contraires à la présente loi sont abrogées. - 29 Verify source ↗
Article 29
AI-assisted research summary: This law starts to apply on the day it is published in the Official Gazette.
Ingingo ya 29: Article 29: Article 29 : Iri tegeko ritangira gukurikizwa ku munsi Igazeti ya Leta ya ritangarijweho mu Repubulika y‟u Rwanda. This law comes into force on the day of its publication in the Official Gazette of the Republic of Rwanda. La présente loi entre en vigueur le jour de sa la publication au République du Rwanda. Journal Officiel de Kigali, kuwa 20/01/2007 Kigali on 20/01/2007 Fait à Kigali, le 20/01/2007 Perezida wa Repubulika KAGAME Paul (sé) The President of the Republic KAGAME Paul (sé) Le Président de la République KAGAME Paul (sé) 17 J.O. n° spécial du 21/05/2007 Minisitiri w‟Intebe MAKUZA Bernard (sé) The Prime Minister MAKUZA Bernard (sé) Le Premier Ministre MAKUZA Bernard (sé) Minisitiri w‟Ubutegetsi bw‟Igihugu, Imiyoborere Myiza, Amajyambere Rusange n‟Imibereho Myiza y‟Abaturage MUSONI Protais (sé) The Minister of Local Government, Good Governance, Community Development and Social Affairs MUSONI Protais (sé) Le Ministre de l‟Administration Locale, de la Bonne Gouvernance, du Développement Communautaire et Affaires Sociales MUSONI Protais (sé) Minisitiri w‟Ubuzima Dr. NTAWUKURIRYAYO Jean Damascène (sé) The Minister of Health Dr. NTAWUKURIRYAYO Jean Damascène (sé) Le Ministre de la Santé Dr. NTAWUKURIRYAYO Jean Damascène (sé) Minisitiri w‟Uburezi Dr. MUJAWAMARIYA Jeanne d’Arc (sé) The Minister of Education Dr. MUJAWAMARIYA Jeanne d’ Arc (sé) Le Ministre de l‟Education Dr. MUJAWAMARIYA Jeanne d’Arc (sé) Minisitiri w‟Abakozi ba Leta n‟Umurimo Prof. NSHUTI Manasseh (sé) The Minister of Public Service and Labor Prof. NSHUTI Manasseh (sé) Minisitiri w‟Urubyiruko, Umuco na Siporo HABINEZA Joseph (sé) The Minister of Youth, Culture and Sports HABINEZA Joseph (sé) Minisitiri w‟Imari n‟Igenamigambi MUSONI James (sé) The Minister of Finance and Planning MUSONI James (sé) Le Ministre de la Fonction Publique et du Travail Prof. NSHUTI Manasseh (sé) Le Ministre de la Jeunesse, de la Culture et des Sports HABINEZA Joseph (sé) Le Ministre des Finances et de la Planification Economique MUSONI James (sé) 18 J.O. n° spécial du 21/05/2007 Minisitiri w‟Ibikorwa Remezo KAMANZI Stanislas (sé) Minisitiri w‟Ubutabera KARUGARAMA Tharcisse (sé) The Minister of Infrastracture KAMANZI Stanislas (sé) The Minister of Justice KARUGARAMA Tharcisse (sé) Umunyamabanga wa Leta ushinzwe Imibereho Myiza y‟Abaturage muri Minisiteri y‟Ubutegetsi bw‟Igihugu, Imiyoborere Myiza, Amajyambere Rusange n‟Imibereho Myiza y‟Abaturage NYATANYI M. Christine (sé) The Minister of State in charge of Social Affairs in the Ministry of Local Government, Good Governance, Community Development and Social Affairs NYATANYI M. Christine (sé) Le Ministre des Infrastructures KAMANZI Stanislas (sé) Le Ministre de la Justice KARUGARAMA Tharcisse (sé) Le Secrétaire d‟Etat chargé du Développement Communautaire et des Affaires Sociales au Ministère de l‟Administration Locale, de la Bonne Gouvernance, du Développement Communautaire et des Affaires Sociales NYATANYI M. Christine (sé) Bibonywe kandi bishyizweho Ikirango cya Repubulika : Seen and sealed with the Seal of the Republic: Vu et scellé du Sceau de la République : Minisitiri w‟Ubutabera KARUGARAMA Tharcisse (sé) The Minister of Justice KARUGARAMA Tharcisse (sé) Le Ministre de la Justice KARUGARAMA Tharcisse (sé) 19
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LAW N° 01/2007 OF 20/01/2007 RELATING TO PROTECTION OF DISABLED PERSONS IN GENERAL
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