constituteproject.org PDF generated: 18 Apr 2016, 15:14 A Law shall determine the conditions and modalities for the conduct of elections. CHAPTER II: FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES Article 9 • Integration of ethnic communities The State of Rwanda commits itself to conform to the following fundamental principles and to promote and enforce the respect thereof:   1. fighting the ideology of genocide and all its manifestations;   2. eradication of ethnic, regional and other divisions and promotion of national unity;   3. equitable sharing of power;   4. building a state governed by the rule of law, a pluralistic democratic government, equality of all Rwandans and between women and men reflected by ensuring that women are granted at least thirty per cent of posts in decision making organs;   5. building a State committed to promoting social welfare and establishing appropriate mechanisms for ensuring social justice;   6. the constant quest for solutions through dialogue and consensus. TITLE II: FUNDAMENTAL HUMAN RIGHTS AND RIGHTS AND DUTIES OF THE CITIZEN CHAPTER I: FUNDAMENTAL HUMAN RIGHTS Article 10 • Inalienable rights The human person is sacred and inviolable. The State and all public administration organs have the absolute obligation to respect protect and defend him or her. • General guarantee of equality Article 11 All Rwandans are born and remain free and equal in rights and duties. • Equality regardless of gender • Equality regardless of skin color • Equality regardless of creed or belief • Equality regardless of social status • Equality regardless of financial status • Equality regardless of tribe or clan • Equality regardless of language • Equality regardless of religion • Equality for persons with disabilities • Integration of ethnic communities Rwanda 2003 (rev. 2010) Discrimination of whatever kind based on, inter alia, ethnic origin, tribe, clan, colour, sex, region, social origin, religion or faith, opinion, economic status, culture, language, social status, physical or mental disability or any other form of discrimination is prohibited and punishable by Law. Page 9