Internews Europe supports demobilization and reintegration in Rwanda through a radio and film project, and trains journalists in health reporting.
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Rwanda

Internews Europe is working in Rwanda to build towards consensus on unity and reconciliation. The capacity building of a responsible and independent Rwandan media will enhance inclusiveness and pluralism of the Rwandan civil society. Local media outlets in Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo will be able to understand and cover important cross-border issues. The civil society will receive accurate and practical information on the Forces Démocratiques de Libération du Rwanda (FDLR) demobilization process through radio and video/TV programs disseminated on both sides of the border.

Journalists in Rwanda also receive training and support for reporting on health issues, such as birth control and HIV/AIDS prevention.

Please see more information about Rwanda on the Internews Europe site.

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