Category Archives: Advocacy

ITEKA LEAGUE DECLARATION ON THE OCCASION OF INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S RIGHTS DAY: WOMEN’S RIGHTS MUST BE A PRIORITY FOR THE NEWLY ELECTED.

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On March 8th each year, the whole world celebrates International Women’s Rights Day, highlighting the fight for women’s rights and especially for the end of gender inequalities. International Women’s Rights Day is said to have originated from women’s demonstrations at Continue reading ITEKA LEAGUE DECLARATION ON THE OCCASION OF INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S RIGHTS DAY: WOMEN’S RIGHTS MUST BE A PRIORITY FOR THE NEWLY ELECTED.→

Alert 3 : The right of Congolese refugees to voluntarily return to their country must be upheld by the Government of Burundi and UNHCR

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As part of UMUSEKE program, human rights organizations, the Burundian League of Human Rights Iteka and King Umurundi Freedom, continue to document the humanitarian situation of Congolese refugees who fled the crisis shaking Eastern DRC. Following up on the previous Continue reading Alert 3 : The right of Congolese refugees to voluntarily return to their country must be upheld by the Government of Burundi and UNHCR→

The right of Voluntary return for Congolese refugees must be preserved by the government of Burundi and UNHCR

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Within the framework of UMUSEKE program, human rights organizations such as the Burundian Human Rights League Iteka and King Umurundi Freedom have monitored and documented the humanitarian situation of Congolese who fled the crisis in Eastern DRC following the capture Continue reading The right of Voluntary return for Congolese refugees must be preserved by the government of Burundi and UNHCR→

THE SECRETS OF THE TROIKA E. NDAYISHIMIYE, G. NDIRAKOBUCA, AND G. NDABIRABE IN ILLEGAL MINING TRAFFICKING IN BURUNDI

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For several decades, mineral extraction in Burundi has taken place in a context marked by increasing complexity, both geologically and socio-politically. The country’s mineral wealth presents undeniable economic potential, but its management has often faced legal and institutional challenges. The Continue reading THE SECRETS OF THE TROIKA E. NDAYISHIMIYE, G. NDIRAKOBUCA, AND G. NDABIRABE IN ILLEGAL MINING TRAFFICKING IN BURUNDI→

Bimonthly report “Ku gicaniro” from August to September 2025

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Between August and September 2025, Burundi experienced significant human rights violations, mainly perpetrated by state agents and individuals, in a context of blatant impunity. Despite condemnation from civil society, the government appears indifferent to calls for accountability and serious investigations Continue reading Bimonthly report “Ku gicaniro” from August to September 2025→

MINORS, THE MAIN VICTIMS OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE COMMITTED BY YOUNG PEOPLE IN THE RULING PARTY IN BURUNDI

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In 2024, the Iteka League reported 447 people killed, including 226 bodies found. In addition, 144 people were documented as victims of gender-based violence (GBV), with 110 minors and 29 women affected by sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV). In addition, Continue reading MINORS, THE MAIN VICTIMS OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE COMMITTED BY YOUNG PEOPLE IN THE RULING PARTY IN BURUNDI→

Thematic report on enforced disappearances january to august 2025

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The Burundian Human Rights League, “ITEKA,” highlights a crucial issue related to the deterioration of human rights in Burundi. This deterioration is still evident in the post-election context of the recent legislative and municipal elections and in the run-up to Continue reading Thematic report on enforced disappearances january to august 2025→