16th June every year mark the International day for the African child, with this year theme "protect the child, build a better future" where DIDE RWANDA and our partners Interpeace, Haguruka and Prison Fellowship with the support of the Sweden Embassy in Rwanda we celebrate this day at Nyagatare Juvenile Prison.

The need to protect the children from violence of any form is the common language used by those who spoke at the event, rising the problems that Juvenile in detention are facing, speaking in the name of all Juvenile Olivier said they receive better correction, they study with courage because they know if they pass the exam they will receive presidential pardon and also they have time to do other activities and learn new skills.

Many said that follow up for these children is very necessary after they return to the society and sometimes they found themselves again in the crimes like before

They was reminded of their rights to education, protection against violence, teaching them that they are not differ to other children.
The Director of Prison said that they thank partners that work very hard to support their lives and provide daily materials
The Executive Director of DIDE Odette MUKANSORO said they will continue to support juvenile in teaching them new skills and increase their knowledge to be able to work in the community once they return to live with others.
an other issue is the visiting allowance that is yet to return.