FORUM: "Remembering the victims and the survivors of the Rwanda Genocide." 2025 International Day of Reflection on the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda. In 1994, within just over 100 days, close to one million members of the Tutsi minority were systematically murdered during the genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda. Moderate Hutus and others who opposed the massacres were also killed during this period. It’s time to promote education about genocides as a means to sensitize learners for the causes, dynamics and consequences of such crimes and to strengthen their resilience against all forms of discrimination. Its been 30 years following bloodshed in Genocide against Tutsi in Rwanda during 1994. As Rwandans with an ambition towards a good future, lets not value any fact that can lead us back to such devilish darkness. Compiling the testimonies has been a group effort. Join the conversation with the hashtags #Kwibuka31, #rwandagenocide, #RememberUniteRenew, #7april, #minuteofsilence, #7april, #PreventGenocide.
Statement of the United Nations Secretary-General on the International Day of Reflection on the 1994 Genocide Against the Tutsi in Rwanda 2025; April 7th.
Today we mourn the one million children, women and men slaughtered in the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda.
This appalling chapter in human history was not a spontaneous frenzy of horrendous violence. It was intentional, premeditated and planned -- including through hate speech that inflamed division, and spread lies and dehumanization. The overwhelming majority of victims were Tutsi, but also Hutu and others who opposed the genocide.
As we recall how these crimes came about, we must also reflect on resonance with our own times.
These are days of division. The narrative of “us” versus “them” is ascendant, polarizing societies. Digital technologies are being weaponized to further inflame hate, stoke division, and spread lies.
We must learn from the terrible history of the genocide in Rwanda, and act to stem the tide of hate speech, stop disunity and discontent mutating into violence, uphold human rights, and ensure accountability.
I urge all States to deliver on commitments made in the Global Digital Compact to tackle online falsehoods and hate, to comply with their obligations under international humanitarian and human rights law, and to become parties to the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide without delay.
On this day of remembrance, let’s commit to be vigilant and to work together to build a world of justice and dignity for all – in honour of all the victims, and survivors of the genocide in Rwanda.
— António Guterres.
EVENTS: On April 7th 2025; A United Nations HQ in New york to mark the 31st commemorative ceremony of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda, The United Nations General Assembly and the United Nations member states will organize a ceremony in memory of the victims.
At the African Union in Addis Ababa; starting at 9:30 EAT in the Nelson Mandela Hall, NCC Building, African Union HQ; The 2025 Commemoration of the 1994 Genocide Against the Tutsi in Rwanda in the AU was held. The annual commemoration of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda seeks to continuously awaken greater awareness of the African peoples and the international community about the value of life and humanity, and to renew our collective commitment to protect and uphold fundamental human rights. 2025 marks the 31st commemoration which will make emphasis on the theme "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 Ethiopia as well as the Rwandan Community in Addis Ababa. The African Union Commission (AUC) through the Department of Political Affairs, Peace and Security (PAPS) in collaboration with the Embassy of the Republic of Rwanda in Ethiopia and Permanent Mission to the African Union and UNECA, will lead the commemorative activities which will include:
On April 7th 2025 from 13:15 to 13:50; The UNESCO will organize in partnership with the Permanent Delegation of Rwanda to UNESCO a commemorative ceremony; The commemoration at UNESCO Paris will include high-level interventions from Audrey Azoulay, UNESCO Director-General, H.E. Mr. François-Xavier Ngarambe, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Rwanda to France, Permanent Delegate, and testimony from genocide survivors. the commemorative ceremony will beIt is moderated by the Vice-President of IBUKA France. The commemorations are organized in partnership with the Permanent Delegation of Rwanda to UNESCO.
EXHIBITS: UNESCO will also feature “Kwibuka: Rwanda 1994 on the fences” at UNESCO Headquarters on Avenue de Lowendal, for two months during April and May 2025. The exhibition was created in March 2024 by Aegis Trust and UNESCO and explores four genocide memorial sites in Rwanda with UNESCO World Heritage status through personal experience.
STATEMENTS: “On this International Day of Reflection on the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda, let’s commit to be vigilant and to work together to build a world of justice and dignity for all – in honour of all the victims and survivors of the genocide” Remarks of the U.N. Secretary General on the 2025 Commemoration of the International day of reflexion the 1994 Genocide against the Tsutis in Rwanda.
Read also the Discours de S.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Président de la Commission de l'Union africaine lors de la commémoration du 31ème anniversaire du génocide contre les Tutsi.
At the African Union in Addis Ababa; starting at 9:30 EAT in the Nelson Mandela Hall, NCC Building, African Union HQ; The 2025 Commemoration of the 1994 Genocide Against the Tutsi in Rwanda in the AU was held. The annual commemoration of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda seeks to continuously awaken greater awareness of the African peoples and the international community about the value of life and humanity, and to renew our collective commitment to protect and uphold fundamental human rights. 2025 marks the 31st commemoration which will make emphasis on the theme "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 Ethiopia as well as the Rwandan Community in Addis Ababa. The African Union Commission (AUC) through the Department of Political Affairs, Peace and Security (PAPS) in collaboration with the Embassy of the Republic of Rwanda in Ethiopia and Permanent Mission to the African Union and UNECA, will lead the commemorative activities which will include:
- The Walk to Remember.
- Prayers by the Representative of the Orthodox Community; Muslim Community; Catholic Community; and the Ethiopian Evangelical Church.
- Lighting of the Flame of Remembrance accompanied with a Commemoration Song.
- A Documentary Movie on the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda.
- One Minute of Silence in Memory of the Victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda. Click Here to Watch the Live Event
On April 7th 2025 from 13:15 to 13:50; The UNESCO will organize in partnership with the Permanent Delegation of Rwanda to UNESCO a commemorative ceremony; The commemoration at UNESCO Paris will include high-level interventions from Audrey Azoulay, UNESCO Director-General, H.E. Mr. François-Xavier Ngarambe, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Rwanda to France, Permanent Delegate, and testimony from genocide survivors. the commemorative ceremony will beIt is moderated by the Vice-President of IBUKA France. The commemorations are organized in partnership with the Permanent Delegation of Rwanda to UNESCO.
EXHIBITS: UNESCO will also feature “Kwibuka: Rwanda 1994 on the fences” at UNESCO Headquarters on Avenue de Lowendal, for two months during April and May 2025. The exhibition was created in March 2024 by Aegis Trust and UNESCO and explores four genocide memorial sites in Rwanda with UNESCO World Heritage status through personal experience.
STATEMENTS: “On this International Day of Reflection on the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda, let’s commit to be vigilant and to work together to build a world of justice and dignity for all – in honour of all the victims and survivors of the genocide” Remarks of the U.N. Secretary General on the 2025 Commemoration of the International day of reflexion the 1994 Genocide against the Tsutis in Rwanda.
Read also the Discours de S.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Président de la Commission de l'Union africaine lors de la commémoration du 31ème anniversaire du génocide contre les Tutsi.
Watch the African Union Commemoration of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda. Streamed on 7 avr. 2025 at 12:02.
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