In 1998, the Government of national unity established the National Unity and Reconciliation Commission. as a semi-autonomous national institution, provided for by the National Constitution in its Article 178. It was created by law N°: 03/99 of 12/03/1999 with the aim of eradicating the devastating consequences of the policies of discrimination and exclusion which had characterized the successive repressive regimes of Rwanda.

Although the issue of unity and reconciliation was first raised in the 1993 Arusha Peace Accord, the Genocide and massacres of April 1994 incidentally made it one of the top national priorities. Among the 12 points of preamble of the constitution of Rwanda, the question of unity and reconciliation appear soon on the 4th -emphasizing the necessity to strengthen and promote national unity and reconciliation which were seriously shaken by the genocide and its consequences- and 5th -Conscious that peace and unity of Rwandans constitute the essential basis for national economic development and social progress.

Since it was established by the government of national unity, NURC has strived to become a platform where Rwandans of all social conditions can meet and discuss the real problems of the Nation, especially those related to the unity and reconciliation, culture of peace, tolerance, justice, democracy and development. The main justification of NURC is educational function at the service of the Communities.

For more details visit the NURC website