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Kwibuka international conference

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. 

17:00 PM - 18:00 PM

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