The UNHCR’s 2008-09 programme in Rwanda aims to continue to protect and assist 50,000 refugees from the DRC. UNHCR aims to promote the voluntarily repatriation of 10,000 Rwandan refugees (5,000 in 2008) and provide an improved returnee package and transportation to their communities of origin.

The Office also aims to pursue voluntary repatriation for 2,000 Burundian refugees, and search for other durable solutions for those Burundians who choose to remain in the country. Kigeme camp will be closed by the end of 2008.

Rwanda benefits from an asylum framework in line with international standards. UNHCR is helping the National Refugee Committee to increase its efficiency. The Office is also promoting the provision of identity documents to all refugees currently living in the country.