ORGANIC LAW N° 55/2008 OF 10/09/2008 GOVERNING NON- GOVERNMENTAL ORGANISATIONS
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This Organic Law applies to non-governmental organisations. This article defines “non-governmental organizations” and “general interest” for the law. Non-governmental organizations operating in Rwanda are placed into three categories: local NGOs, international NGOs, and religious organizations. An authorized non-government organization must meet listed conditions to operate: it must have legal personality, a mission that is not contrary to Rwandan law, and it must not disturb public order or decency. Non-governmental organizations are given legal personality by the competent authorities under a specific law.
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Provisions of ORGANIC LAW N° 55/2008 OF 10/09/2008 GOVERNING NON- GOVERNMENTAL ORGANISATIONS
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Ibirebwa n’iri tegeko ngenga
AI-assisted research summary: This Organic Law applies to non-governmental organisations.
Ingingo ya mbere: Ibirebwa n’iri tegeko ngenga Article One: Scope of this Organic Law Article premier : Champ d’application de la présente loi organique Ingingo ya mbere: Ibirebwa n’iri tegeko ngenga Article One: Scope of the Organic Law Article premier : Champ d’application de la loi organique Iri tegeko ngenga rigenga imiryango itari iya Leta. This Organic Law governs non-governmental organisations. La présente loi organique régit les organisations non gouvernementales. - 2 Verify source ↗
Ibisobanuro by’amagambo
AI-assisted research summary: This article defines “non-governmental organizations” and “general interest” for the law.
Ingingo ya 2: Ibisobanuro by’amagambo Article 2: Definition of terms Article 2 : Définition des termes Ingingo ya 2: Ibisobanuro b’amagambo Article 2: Definition of terms Article 2 : Définition des termes iri Muri asobanurwa muri ubu buryo: tegeko ngenga, amagambo akurikira Under this Organic Law, the following terms shall have the following meaning: Au sens de la présente loi organique, les termes qui suivent ont les significations suivantes : 1° “Imiryango Imiryango itarashyizweho na Leta ariko ifite ibikorwa bigamije inyungu rusange; iya Leta”: itari “Non-governmental organizations”: 1° organizations the by Government but which work for the general interest. established not 1° “Organisations gouvernementales”: non organisations qui ne sont pas créées par l‟Etat mais qui œuvrent pour l‟intérêt général. 2° “Ibikorwa bigamije inyungu rusange”: Ibikorwa by‟abantu ku giti cyabo cyangwa iby‟ishyirahamwe rifite ubuzima gatozi, bikorwa hashingiwe ku bumenyi cyangwa imirimo yabo bigamije guteza imbere imibereho myiza y‟abaturage. 2° “General interest:” activities carried out by physical persons or legal entities that gather their skills and efforts in order to promote the population‟s social welfare. 2° “Intérêt général”: activités des personnes physiques ou morales qui conjuguent leurs connaissances et leurs efforts en vue de la promotion du bien-être social de la population. - 3 Verify source ↗
Ibyiciro by’imiryango itari iya Leta
AI-assisted research summary: Non-governmental organizations operating in Rwanda are placed into three categories: local NGOs, international NGOs, and religious organizations.
Ingingo ya 3: Ibyiciro by’imiryango itari iya Leta Article 3: Categories of non-governmental organisations Article 3 : Catégories des organisations non gouvernementales UMUTWE WA II: UBURENGANZIRA BWO GUKORA CHAPTER II: AUTHORIZATION TO OPERATE CHAPITRE II: AGREMENT Ingingo 4: Uburenganzira bwo gukora Ingingo ya 3: Ibyiciro by’imiryango itari iya Leta Article 3: Categories of non-governmental organizations Article 3 : Catégories des organisations non- gouvernementales itari Imiryango ikorera mu Rwanda iteganywa mu ngingo ya mbere y‟iri tegeko ngenga iri mu byiciro bikurikira: iya Leta Non-governmental organizations operating in Rwanda provided for in Article One of this Organic Law are categorized as follows: Les organisations non-gouvernementales prévues à l‟article premier de la présente loi organique qui opèrent au Rwanda sont réparties dans les catégories suivantes : 1° imiryango nyarwanda itari iya Leta; 1° local non-governmental organizations; 2° imiryango mvamahanga itari iya Leta; 2° organizations; international non-governmental 1° les organisations non gouvernementales de droit national; 2° les organisations non gouvernementales de droit étranger ; 74 O.G. n° 23 of 01/12/2008 3° amadini. 3° religious organizations. 3° les confessions religieuses. Itegeko ryihariye rigena imitunganyirize n‟imikorere bya buri cyiciro giteganywa mu gika kibanziriza iki. A specific law shall determine the organization and functioning of each category mentioned in the preceding paragraph. loi particulière Une et fonctionnement de chaque catégorie prévue à l‟alinéa précédent. organisation porte UMUTWE WA II: UBURENGANZIRA BWO GUKORA CHAPTER II: AUTHORIZATION TO OPERATE CHAPITRE II: AGREMENT Ingingo 4: Uburenganzira bwo gukora - 4 Verify source ↗
Authorization to operate
AI-assisted research summary: An authorized non-government organization must meet listed conditions to operate: it must have legal personality, a mission that is not contrary to Rwandan law, and it must not disturb public order or decency.
Article 4: Authorization to operate Article 4 : Agrément Ingingo 5: Ibyerekeye ubuzimagatozi Article 4: Authorization to operate Article 4 : Agrément Umuryango utari uwa Leta wemerewe gukorera mu Rwanda ugomba kuba: An authorized non-government organization shall meet the following: Une organisation non gouvernementale agréée au Rwanda doit remplir les conditions suivantes: 1° ufite ubuzima gatozi; 2° ufite inshingano zitanyuranyije n‟amategeko y‟u Rwanda; 3° udahungabanya umutekano cyangwa umuco nyarwanda. 1° to have legal personality; 2° to have mission which is not contrary to Rwandan laws; 3° to not distort public order or commit affront to public decency. 1° avoir la personnalité juridique; 2° avoir une mission qui n‟est pas contraire à la législation rwandaise; 3° ne pas porter atteinte à l‟ordre public ou aux bonnes moeurs. - 5 Verify source ↗
Legal personality
AI-assisted research summary: Non-governmental organizations are given legal personality by the competent authorities under a specific law.
Article 5: Legal personality Article 5 : Personnalité juridique UMUTWE WA III: INZEGO Z’UBUYOBOZI NO GUTANGA RAPORO Ingingo ya 5: Ubuzima gatozi Article 5: Legal personality Article 5: Personnalité juridique itari iya Leta ihabwa ubuzimagatozi Imiryango n‟inzego zibifitiye ububasha ziteganywa n‟itegeko ryihariye rigenga imitunganyirize n‟imikorere ya buri cyiciro giteganywa mu ngingo ya 3 y‟iri Tegeko Ngenga. Non-governmental organization shall be given legal personality by competent authorities provided for by a specific law determining the organization and functioning of each category provided for in Article 3 of this Organic Law. Les organisations non gouvernementales sont dotées de la personnalité juridique par les organes compétents prévus par la loi particulière portant organisation et fonctionnement de chaque catégorie prévue à l‟article 3 de la présente loi organique. UMUTWE WA III: INZEGO Z’UBUYOBOZI NO GUTANGA RAPORO CHAPTER ORGANS AND REPORTING III: ADMINISTRATIVE CHAPITRE III: ORGANES ADMINSITRATIFS ET SOUMISSION DE RAPPORTS Ingingo 6: Inzego z’ubuyobozi no guhagararirwa imbere y’amategeko - 6 Verify source ↗
Inzego z’ubuyobozi n’ubuvugizi
AI-assisted research summary: Organizations covered by this provision must have administrative organs, and organizations authorized to operate in Rwanda must have one legal representative.
Ingingo ya 6: Inzego z’ubuyobozi n’ubuvugizi CHAPTER ORGANS AND REPORTING III: ADMINISTRATIVE CHAPITRE III: ORGANES ADMINISTRATIFS ET SOUMISSION DERAPPORTS Article 6: Administrative organs and legal representatives Article 6 : Organes administratifs et représentation légale Article 6: Administrative organs and legal representatives Article 6 : Organes administratifs et représentation légale Imiryango iteganywa muri iri tegeko ngenga igira inzego z‟ubuyobozi zishyirwaho hakurikijwe itegeko Organizations provided for in this Organic Law shall have administrative organs in accordance Les organisations prévues par la présente loi organique disposent des organes administratifs conformément aux 75 ryihariye rishyiraho imitunganyirize n‟imikorere bya buri cyiciro. the provisions of law with determining the organization and functioning of organs of each category. the specific O.G. n° 23 of 01/12/2008 dispositions de la loi particulière portant organisation et fonctionnement des organes de chaque catégorie. Buri muryango wemerewe gukorera mu Rwanda imbere ugira y‟amategeko. uwuhagarariye umuntu umwe Each organization authorized to operate in Rwanda must have one legal representative. Chaque organisation agréée pour œuvrer au Rwanda dispose d‟un représentant légal. - 7 Verify source ↗
Raporo na gahunda y’ibikorwa
AI-assisted research summary: Each non-governmental organisation must submit its activity report and action plan to the competent authority once a year and whenever necessary.
Ingingo ya 7: Raporo na gahunda y’ibikorwa Article 7: Activity report and action plan Article 7 : Rapport d’activités et plan d’action Ingingo ya 7: Raporo na gahunda y’ibikorwa Article 7: Activity report and action plan Article 7: Rapport d’activités et plan d’action rubifitiye ububasha Buri muryango utari uwa Leta ushyikiriza urwego rwa Leta raporo na gahunda y‟ibikorwa byawo, rimwe mu mwaka n‟igihe cyose bibaye ngombwa. Each non-governmental organisation shall submit its activity report and action plan to the competent authority once a year and whenever necessary. Chaque organisation non gouvernementale adresse une fois par an et chaque fois que de besoin le rapport et le programme d‟activités à l‟autorité compétente. - 8 Verify source ↗
Urwego rushinzwe gukemura
AI-assisted research summary: Every non-governmental organization must have an internal organ to resolve member conflicts.
Ingingo ya 8: Urwego rushinzwe gukemura amakimbirane Article 8: Organ to resolve conflicts Article 8 : Organe de résolution des conflits 71 O.G. n° 23 of 01/12/2008 Ingingo ya 8: Urwego rushinzwe gukemura amakimbirane Article 8: Organ to resolve conflicts Article 8: Organe de résolution de conflits Buri muryango utari uwa Leta ugomba kugira urwego rufite mu nshingano zarwo gukemura amakimbirane ashobora kuvuka hagati y‟abawugize. Every non-governmental organization must have an organ in charge of resolving conflicts which might arise amongst its members. Chaque organisation non gouvernementale doit disposer d‟un organe ayant dans ses attributions la résolution des conflits éventuels entre ses membres. bidashoboye n‟urwego Ibibazo ruteganyijwe mu gika kibanziriza iki bishyikirizwa inkiko zibifitiye ububasha. gukemurwa Conflicts which shall not be resolved by the organ provided for in the preceding paragraph shall be submitted to a competent court. Les conflits non résolus par l‟organe prévu à l‟alinéa précédent sont soumis à la juridiction compétente. Hakurikijwe inyungu rusange, urukiko rushobora: For proposes of general interest the court may decide the following: Pour des raisons d‟intérêt général, la juridiction peut prendre la décision de : 1° guhagarika by‟agateganyo cyangwa guhagarika burundu abagize inzego z‟ubuyobozi; 1° to suspend temporally or definitively those in administrative organs; 1° suspendre temporairement ou définitivement les membres des organes administratifs ; 2° gusesa umuryango ubwawo. 2° to dissolve the organization itself. 2° dissoudre l‟organisation elle-même. - 9 Verify source ↗
Inama nyunguranabitekerezo
AI-assisted research summary: The Prime Minister must hold a consultative meeting with representatives of these organizations once a year and whenever necessary, and may invite other resource persons.
Ingingo ya 9: Inama nyunguranabitekerezo Article 9: Consultative meeting Article 9 : Réunion consultative Ingingo ya 9: Inama nyunguranabitekerezo Article 9: Consultative meeting Article 9 : Réunion consultative Rimwe mu mwaka n‟igihe cyose bibaye ngombwa, Once a year and whenever it is deemed Une fois par an et chaque fois que de besoin, le Premier 76 O.G. n° 23 of 01/12/2008 w‟Intebe inama Minisitiri nyunguranabitekerezo n‟abahagarariye imiryango itari iya Leta. agirana iyo nama, Minisitiri w‟Intebe ashobora Muri gutumiramo abandi bantu abona ko ari ngombwa. necessary, the Prime Minister shall hold a consultative meeting with the representatives of these organizations. The Prime Minister may invite to this meeting any resourceful persons that he/she considers necessary. Ministre organise une réunion consultative avec les représentants desdites organisations. Le Premier Ministre peut inviter à cette réunion d‟autres personnes ressources qu‟il estime utiles. - 10 Verify source ↗
Amasezerano y’ubufatanye
AI-assisted research summary: A non-governmental organization may sign a cooperation agreement with the Government to promote the social welfare of the population.
Ingingo ya 10: Amasezerano y’ubufatanye Article 10: Cooperation agreement Article 10 : Accord de partenariat UMUTWE WA IV: INGINGO Y’INZIBACYUHO N’IZISOZA CHAPTER IV: TRANSITIONAL AND FINAL PROVISIONS CHAPITRE IV: DISPOSITIONS TRANSITOIRE ET FINALES Article 10: Abrogating provisions Ingingo ya 10: Amasezerano y’ubufatanye Article 10: Cooperation agreement Article 10 : Accord de partenariat Umuryango utari uwa Leta ushobora kugirana amasezerano y‟ubufatanye na Leta mu rwego rwo guteza imbere imibereho myiza y‟abaturage. Non-governmental organization may sign cooperation agreement with the Government for promoting social welfare of the population. Une organisation non gouvernementale peut signer avec l‟Etat un accord de partenariat pour la promotion du bien-être social. UMUTWE WA IV: INGINGO Y’INZIBACYUHO N’IZISOZA CHAPTER IV: TRANSITIONAL AND FINAL PROVISIONS CHAPITRE IV: DISPOSITIONS TRANSITOIRE ET FINALES - 11 Verify source ↗
Ingingo y’inzibacyuho
AI-assisted research summary: The earlier law on non-profit organizations continues to apply for the parts that do not conflict with this Organic Law, until specific related laws are published.
Ingingo ya 11: Ingingo y’inzibacyuho Article 11: Transitional provision Article 11: Disposition transitoire Ingingo ya 11: Ingingo y’inzibacyuho Article 11: Transitional disposition Article 11: Disposition transitoire Itegeko n° 20/2000 ryo ku wa 26/07/2000 ryerekeye imiryango idaharanira inyungu rikomeza gukurikizwa mu ngingo zaryo zose zitanyuranije n‟iri tegeko ngenga yihariye igihe arishamikiyeho asohotse mu Igazeti ya Repubulika y‟u Rwanda. amategeko kugeza The Law n° 20/2000 of 26/07/2000 relating to non-profit making organizations shall remain into force in its provisions that are not contrary to this Organic Law until specific laws relating to this Organic Law are published in the Official Gazette of the Republic of Rwanda. La Loi n° 20/2000 du 26/07/2000 relative aux associations sans but lucratif reste toujours valable en ses dispositions qui ne sont pas contraires à la présente loi organique jusqu‟à la publication au Journal Officiel de la République du Rwanda des lois spécifiques y relatives. - 12 Verify source ↗
Ivanwaho ry’ingingo zinyuranyije
AI-assisted research summary: This article repeals prior legal provisions that conflict with the Organic Law, and says the law takes effect on the day it is published in the Official Gazette.
Ingingo ya 12: Ivanwaho ry’ingingo zinyuranyije n’iri tegeko ngenga Article 12 : Disposition abrogatoire Ingingo ya 12: Ivanwaho ry’ingingo zinyuranyije n’iri tegeko ngenga Article 12: Abrogating provisions Article 12 : Disposition abrogatoire Haseguriwe ibiteganywa n‟ingingo ya 11 y‟iri Tegeko Ngenga, ingingo zose z‟amategeko abanziriza iri Tegeko Ngenga naryo zivanyweho. zinyuranyije kandi Notwithstanding the provisions of Article 11 of this Organic Law, all prior legal provisions contrary to this Organic Law are hereby repealed. Sous réserve des dispositions de l‟article 11 de la présente loi organique, toutes les dispositions légales antérieures contraires à la présente loi organique sont abrogées. 77 O.G. n° 23 of 01/12/2008 Article 12: Entrée en vigueur Iri tegeko ngenga ritangira gukurikizwa ku munsi ritangarijweho mu Igazeti ya Leta ya Repubulika y'u Rwanda. This Organic Law shall come into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette of the Republic of Rwanda. La présente loi organique entre en vigueur le jour de sa publication au Journal Officiel de la République du Rwanda. Kigali, ku wa 10/09/2008 Kigali, on 10/09/2008 Kigali, le 10/09/2008 Perezida wa Repubulika KAGAME Paul (sé) The President of the Republic KAGAME Paul (sé) Le Président de la République KAGAME Paul (sé) Minisitiri w‟Intebe MAKUZA Bernard (sé) The Prime Minister MAKUZA Bernard (sé) Le Premier Ministre MAKUZA Bernard (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/ Intumwa Nkuru ya Leta KARUGARAMA Tharcisse (sé) The Minister of Justice /Attorney General KARUGARAMA Tharcisse (sé) Le Ministre de la Justice/Garde des Sceaux KARUGARAMA Tharcisse (sé) 78 - 13 Verify source ↗
Igihe itegeko ngenga ritangira
AI-assisted research summary: Article 13 is titled “Commencement.”
Ingingo ya 13: Igihe itegeko ngenga ritangira gukurikizwa Article 13: Commencement Article 13 : Entrée en vigueur 72 O.G. n° 23 of 01/12/2008 ITEGEKO NGENGA N° 55/2008 RYO KU WA 10/09/2008 RIGENGA IMIRYANGO ITARI IYA LETA NIC LAW N° 55/2008 OF 10/09/2008 GOVERNING NON- GOVERNMENTAL ORGANISATIONS LOI ORGANIQUE N° 55/2008 DU 10/09/2008 REGISSANT LES ORGANISATIONS NON GOUVERNEMENTALES Twebwe, KAGAME Paul, Perezida wa Repubulika; We, KAGAME Paul, President of the Republic; Nous, KAGAME Paul, Président de la République ; INTEKO ISHINGA AMATEGEKO YEMEJE, NONE NATWE DUHAMIJE, DUTANGAJE ITEGEKO NGENGA RITEYE RITYA, KANDI DUTEGETSE KO RYANDIKWA MU IGAZETI YA LETA YA REPUBULIKA Y'U RWANDA THE PARLIAMENT HAS ADOPTED AND WE SANCTION, PROMULGATE THE FOLLOWING ORGANIC LAW AND ORDER IT BE PUBLISHED IN THE OFFICIAL THE GAZETTE REPUBLIC OF RWANDA OF LE PARLEMENT A ADOPTE ET NOUS SANCTIONNONS, PROMULGUONS LA LOI ORGANIQUE DONT LA TENEUR SUIT ET ORDONNONS QU’ELLE SOIT PUBLIEE AU JOURNAL OFFICIEL DE LA REPUBLIQUE DU RWANDA INTEKO ISHINGA AMATEGEKO: THE PARLIAMENT: LE PARLEMENT : Umutwe w‟Abadepite, mu nama yawo yo ku wa 13 Kamena 2008; The Chamber of Deputies in its session of 13 June 2008; La Chambre des Députés, en sa séance du 13 juin 2008; Umutwe wa Sena, mu nama yawo yo ku wa 8 Kanama 2008; Ishingiye ku Itegeko Nshinga rya Repubulika y'u Rwanda ryo ku wa 4 Kamena 2003 nk'uko ryavuguruwe kugeza ubu, cyane cyane mu ngingo zaryo iya 33, iya 35, iya 62, iya 66, iya 67, iya 88, iya 89, iya 90, iya 92, iya 93; iya 94, iya 95, iya 108, iya 118, n'iya 201; The Senate, in its session of 08 August 2008; Le Sénat, en sa séance du 8 août 2008; Pursuant to the Constitution of the Republic of Rwanda of 04 June 2003, as amended to date, especially in its Articles 33, 35, 62, 66, 67, 88, 89, 90,92, 93, 94, 95, 108, 118, and 201 ; Vu la Constitution de la République du Rwanda du 4 juin 2003 telle que révisée à ce jour, spécialement en ses articles 33, 35, 62, 66, 67, 88, 88, 90, 92, 93, 94, 95, 108, 118, et 201 ; YEMEJE: ADOPTS: ADOPTE : 73 O.G. n° 23 of 01/12/2008 UMUTWE WA MBERE: INGINGO RUSANGE CHAPTER PROVISIONS ONE: GENERAL CHAPITRE GENERALES PREMIER: DISPOSITIONS Ingingo ya 13: Igihe itegeko ngenga ritangira gukurikizwa Article 13: Commencement
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