International Day of Reflection on the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda

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International Day of Reflection on the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda History

International Day of Reflection on the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda seeks to remember the lives that were lost in the genocide. In 1994, the deaths of the Presidents of Burundi and Rwanda sparked a several month-long retaliatory attack. More than 800,000 lives were lost over this period. Most of the victims were the Tutsi, an ethnic group who made up close to 14% of the country. This day remembers the victims and pledges to prevent future genocides.

International Day of Reflection on the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda was established in 2003 by the UN General Assembly. It is observed annually on April 7th.

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‘Kwibuka’ means ‘to remember’. Today marks the International Day of Reflection of the Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda, where more than one million people perished. On this day, we remember, and pay tribute to the victims and survivors. #kwibuka #kwibuka28 https://t.co/VADEBs746K
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28 years ago, a horrific campaign of genocide was launched against the Tutsi in Rwanda. As we mark this day as #Kwibuka, we reaffirm our global commitment to peace, human rights & standing up against all acts of hate & commend Rwanda for teaching the world about reconciliation. https://t.co/o0rm09Z1JV
— Rob Oliphant (@Rob_Oliphant) April 7, 2022

Today marks the International day of Reflection of the Genocide in Rwanda. 28 years ago began one of the darkest chapters in human history, and today while paying tribute to the victims we must stand with the survivors to ensure the words “never again” don’t ring hollow.
— Jean Charest (@JeanCharest_) April 7, 2022

International Day of Reflection on the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda Facts & Quotes

More than one million people were systematically killed in less than three months. The Tutsi people made up the majority of deaths, but the Hutu, the Twa, and others who opposed the genocide were also targeted.
Between 2013 and 2018, about $411 million was budgeted by the UN to assist Rwanda in its development. This came after the UN formed a new strategy in 2008 called Delivering as One, or One UN. This strategy brought 8 countries (Rwanda, Albania, Cape Verde, Mozambique, Pakistan, Tanzania, Uruguay, and Vietnam) together. Their goal is to increase the UN system's impact through more coherent programs, reduced transaction costs for governments, and lower overhead costs for the UN system.
On this day, we honor those who were murdered, we reflect on the suffering and we recognize the resilience of those who have survived. As we join in solidarity with people of Rwanda, we must take a hard look at today's world and ensure that we heed the lessons of 27 years ago - United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres, 2021

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International Day of Reflection on the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda Top Events and Things to Do

Watch UNESCO's panel discussion From Hate Speech to Genocide: lessons from the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda.
Explore several photo exhibits curated by survivors.
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Intl. Day of Reflection on the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda - References and Related Sites

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