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URR
URR envisions a world through which all refugees live irrespective of socio-cultural and economic background or of sexual orientation.gender identity, and expression.
Mission
The mission of URR is to eradicate all kinds of stigma and discrimination perpetrated against refugees, especially those who are the members of the LGBTIQ+ community through the promotion of peaceful education, Advocacy capacity-building and socio-economic empowerment initiatives to ensure good health and well-being of refugees
Vision
URR envisions a world through which all refugees live irrespective of socio-cultural and economic background of sexual orientation. Gender identity, and expression.
History
URR is an independent organization founded in 2016 by a dedicated group of young people presently living in Rwanda but displaced in their native countries due to both political and social issues and in response to the challenges being faced by the refugees in the LGBTQ+community.
Humanitarian Responsibility
Refugees often flee persecution, violence, and war. Providing assistance is a moral obligation to protect and support those in dire need.
Meet the Team
Meet our team of dedicated professionals.
Lionel Nizigiyimana
Executive Director &Founder
Fello Irambona
Executive Director Deputy
Patrick Habumugisha
Program Officer
Frida Uwamahoro
Finance Officer
Aaron Niyonagize
Communication Officer
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Mission
The mission of URR is to eradicate all kinds of stigma and discrimination perpetrated against refugees, especially those who are the members of the LGBTIQ+ community through the promotion of peaceful education, Advocacy capacity-building and socio-economic empowerment initiatives to ensure good health and well-being of refugees
Vision
URR envisions a world through which all refugees live irrespective of socio-cultural and economic background of sexual orientation. Gender identity, and expression.