Monitoring application of Fundamental Principles
Apart from the common missions for both Chambers, the Senate in particular monitors the application of the following fundamental principles specified in Article 10 of the Constitution of Republic of Rwanda.
1. Prevention and punishment of the crime of genocide, fighting against denial and revisionism of genocide as well as eradication of genocide ideology and all its manifestations;
2. Eradication of discrimination and divisionism based on ethnicity, region or on any other ground as well as the promotion of national unity;
3. Equitable power-sharing;
4. Building a State governed by the rule of law, a pluralistic democratic government, equality of all Rwandans and between men and women which is affirmed by women occupying at least thirty per cent (30%) of positions in decision-making organs;
5. Building a State committed to promoting social welfare and establishing appropriate mechanisms for equal opportunity to social justice;
6. Constant quest for solutions through dialogue and consensus.
The Senate has also a particular responsibility of monitoring the functioning of political organizations concerning the provisions of articles 56 and 57 of the Constitution of the Republic of Rwanda.
Political organisations must always reflect the unity of Rwandans as well as equality and complementarity of men and women in the recruitment of members, in establishing their leadership organs, and in their functioning and activities.
Political organisations must abide by the Constitution and other laws. They must conform to democratic principles and not compromise national unity, territorial integrity and national security
Political organisations are prohibited from basing themselves on race, ethnic group, tribe, lineage, region, sex, religion or any other division which may lead to discrimination.