On the occasion of this 30th commemoration(kwibuka30),we wish to honour the unheralded professionals and activists who made important contributions to preverving memory, delivering justice, and ensuring historical clarity from three decades ago. Thierr names may not be widely known, but their impact on Rwandan lives continues to resonate today.
These authors, journalists, lawyer, and mental health professionals will discuss their experinces and engagements of the post-genocide era and Rwandan Whose voices they have helped to carry.
INTRODUCTION
10:00 AM - 10:15 AM
Dr Jean-Damascène Bizimana
Minister of National Unity and Civic Engagement
DUTY OF JUSTICE AND PROTECTION OF TRUTH
Exchange between legal professionals and citizens who worked for justice at both international and local levels. From the ICTR to Gacaca courts, from public awareness campaigns against impunity.
10:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Domitilla Mukantaganzwa
Rwanda Law Reform Commission (RLRC) Chairperson and Former Executive Secretary / Former Executive Secretary for National Gacaca Jurisdiction
Eric Gillet
Lawyer at the Brussels Bar and former member of the Executive Board of the International Federation of Human Rights Leagues)
Karine Bourdié
Lawyer and member of the Non-Governmental Organistation SURVIE
Michèle Hirsch
Lawyer for the victims in the 6 genocide against the Tutsi trials in Belgium
Rokiya Omaar
Consultant and Researcher at the Non-Governmental OrganisationAfrican Right
PRESENTATION
14:30 PM - 15:00 PM
Patricia Bandora
Shares her study on the architecture of the ideology of genocide.
HISTORICAL CLARITY & FIGHTING DENIAL THROUGH WRITING
Exchange between journalists and writers who have braved isolation and opposition to tell the story of the Genocide against the Tutsi.
15:00 PM - 17:00 PM
Andrew Wallis
Journalist and Writer
Boubacar Boris Diop
Writer
Dele Olojede
Journalist
Jean-Damascène Gasanabo
Researcher and Writer
Jean François Dupaquier
Journalist
Nocky Djedanoum
Director of Fest Africa
Yolande Mukagasana
Nurse, Anesthetist, and Writer
BOOK LAUNCH
AVEGA collective book, written by Esther Mujawayo, Daniel Le Scornet.