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Kwibuka30 marks a generational cycle since the Genocide was put to an end. It is a time to reflect on Rwanda’s journey of rebuilding a legacy of strength, resilience, and unity that the new generation is called upon to sustain and carry forward to adapt to today’s global challenges and future aspirations.

Remember

Kwibuka (“Remember” in Kinyarwanda) is a 100-day annual commemoration honoring victims of the 1994 Rwandan genocide, starting on 7 April.

Unite

Rwanda shows that unity, reconciliation, and nation-building through shared human values is possible.

Renew

Rwanda has a vision of hope, dignity, and an unshaken will to strive as a nation and, above all, resilience.

100 Days Stories

7 April 1994

The genocide against the Tutsi begins. Several opposition politicians and Hutu officials opposed to the Genocide are assassinated.

Memorials

The Genocide memorial recognised by UNESCO as World Heritage Sites stands as witness to the 1994 atrocities, and serves as powerful symbols against genocide denial.

Kwibuka30 International Conference

A conversation with the professionals and activities who made important contributions to preserving memory, healing trauma, delivering justice, and ensuring historical clarity.

Walk to Remember

Walk to Remember is a commemorative walk that brings together people from all over the world to commemorate the victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi.

Umuganda

Every last Saturday of the month, millions of Rwandans unite to enhance their communities through Umuganda, which means ‘coming together in common purpose’ in Kinyarwanda.

Podcasts

Listen to a broad range of voices talking about the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi and perspectives on today’s genocide denial.

Kwibuka30 Key Events

Wreath Laying and Lighting of the Flame of Remembrance at the Kigali Genocide Memorial

Kwibuka30 International Conference

Kwibuka30 International Conference

National Commemoration Ceremony and Virgil

National Commemoration Ceremony and Night Vigil

Commemoration at Nyanza Memorial Site

Commemoration at Nyanza-Kicukiro Genocide Memorial

End of the mourning week

End of commemoration week and ceremony commemorating the politicians killed for opposing the Genocide against the Tutsi

Walk to Remember

Latest News

We commemorate for we must; Genocide is not a badge of honour

Role of so-called Hutu Power political parties in the planning of the genocide committed against the Tutsi

Genocide cannot be mentioned in isolation without adding the targeted group

To Some Extent I thought I Had No Identity – Genocide Survivor Testifies at Kwibuka30

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