“On this solemn day of remembrance, let’s pledge to stand as one against all forms of hatred and discrimination.”
UN Secretary-General António Guterres
INTERNATIONAL DAY OF REFLECTION ON THE 1994 GENOCIDE AGAINST THE TUTSI IN RWANDA
2024 marks the 30th anniversary of the genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda, one of the darkest chapters in human history. More than one million people – overwhelmingly Tutsi, but also Hutu and others who opposed the genocide – were systematically killed in less than three months. On this Day, we honour those who were murdered and reflect on the suffering of those who survived.
Miracle in Rwanda: Play about a Genocide Survivor
“Miracle in Rwanda” is a play based on the life of New York Times Bestselling author of “Left to Tell”, Immaculée Ilibagiza. It chronicles the dramatic events Immaculée experienced during the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. The play was performed at the United Nations to commemorate the anniversary of the genocide.
COMBATING VIOLENCE
“We must counter hate speech if we want to prevent future genocides,” said Alice Wairimu Nderitu, the UN Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide.
In this interview, Ms. Alice Wairimu Nderitu spoke to Africa Renewal’s Zipporah Musau on progress made in protecting communities and some of the red flags to look out for as a precursor to genocide.
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