Members of the Committee on Foreign Affairs, Cooperation, and Security visited refugee camps in Kirehe, Gatsibo, Karongi, Nyamagabe, and Gisagara Districts to assess Rwanda's implementation of the International Refugee Convention signed in Geneva on July 28, 1951.

The visit evaluated how Rwanda adheres to the convention's provisions, including granting refugees basic rights such as security, education, healthcare, and general well-being. Senators also identified challenges in implementing the convention and discussed potential strategies to address them.

During the activity, Senators found significant progress in unity and collaboration between refugees and the hosts Community included but not limited to intermarriages, cattle sharing, founding cooperatives for collaborative farming, and other social welfare shared activities aiming at improving their everyday lives. Both youths are engaging in sports and entertainment and other activities promoting social cohesion and building a brighter future for the younger generation.

Some of the challenges highlighted include high school graduates unable to pursue university education due to financial constraints, limited job opportunities in the public sector for university graduates, and insufficient vocational training programs to equip youth with practical skills.

The Senators held discussions with the Minister Rtd. Maj. Gen. Murasira Albert of the Ministry in charge of Emergency and Local Government leaders, camp management, and the refugees’ representatives to gain a comprehensive understanding of the issues related to how Rwanda is implementing the refugees' integration and the progress made.