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

The Commemoration of the 31st anniversary of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda (on the occasion of the International Day of Reflection on the Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda ) is organized by the Department of Global Communications in cooperation with the Permanent Mission of Rwanda. H.E. Mr. António Guterres, UN Secretary-General H.E. Mr. Philemon Yang, President of the 79th session of the General Assembly Survivor testimony from Ms. Germaine Tuyisenge Müller, global health researcher, author and educator Special message from Rwandan youth: Cindy Monia Keza Allegra Nshuti Sandrine Amahoro Rutayisire Nelly Darlene Teta H.E. Ms. Fatima Kyari Mohammed, Permanent Observer of the African Union to the UN H.E. Mr. Robert Kayinamura , Chargé D'affaires, Permanent Mission of Rwanda to the United Nations Moderated by  Ms. Melissa Fleming, Under-Secretary-General for Global Communications Music by the String Quartet of the United Nations Staff Recreation Council Symphony O...

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The Director-General of UNON in collaboration with the Rwanda High Commission will be leading to mark the 31st Anniversary of International Day of Reflection on the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda. This years' theme is "Remember, Unite, Renew". On 26 January 2018, the UN General Assembly adopted a revised draft resolution A/72/L, designating 7 April as the International Day of Reflection on the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda. The new resolution amends the title of the annual observance, which was originally established on 23 December 2003 (A/RES/58/234) asInternational Day of Reflection on the 1994 Genocide in Rwanda. International Day of Reflection on the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda Theme: "Remember – Unite - Renew" United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON), Gigiri, Conference Room 1 10:30am, Monday, 7 April 2025 Programme TIME 10:30- Welcome remarks and introduction of the programme Ms. Sandra Macharia, Director, UN Informati...

REMEMBER -UNITE - RENEW During a span of one hundred days, one million were killed in 1994. Since April 7, 2010, as per the decision of the AU Assembly of Heads of State and Government, the African Union (AU) has been organizing annual commemoration events. 2025 marks the 31st anniversary of those tragic days , a significant moment to honor the deceased, stand in solidarity with survivors, and join together to prevent such atrocities from occurring ever again. Additionally, it presents an opportunity to gain insights into Rwanda's journey of healing, reconciliation and nation-building. The commemoration will bring together officials from the African Union Commission, African Union Member States, Members of the Diplomatic Corps, African Union Organs, Regional Economic Communities, Religious Institutions, Human Rights Institutions, Intergovernmental organizations, Civil Society Organizations, UN Agencies, Think Tanks, International Organizations, Schools and Academic Institutions in ...