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UNESCO’s Director General was in Rwanda from 5-7 April to participate in the commemorations of the 30th anniversary of the genocide against the Tutsis. She will discuss UNESCO's efforts to teach new generations about violent pasts, following the recent inscription of four of the country's memorial sites on UNESCO's World Heritage List.

On the morning of Saturday 6 April, Audrey Azoulay will visit the Murambi Memorial in the south-west of the country, where she will meet survivors and the managers of the site. In April 1994, nearly 50,000 Tutsis were killed in the grounds of this technical school built in the early ‘90s.

In September 2023, the Murambi Memorial was inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List, alongside The Nyamata, Gisozi and Bissero Memorials, in recognition of the role they play in national reconciliation, and in promoting understanding of the events and helping to pass history on to future generations.

On the occasion of her visit to Rwanda, the Director-General of UNESCO will present the Rwandan government with the official certificate of inscription of these four memorials on the World Heritage List.

On Sunday 7 April, Audrey Azoulay will participate in the official commemorations in the Rwandan capital. The events will begin with a ceremony to rekindle the flame at the Gisozi Memorial, and will continue at the Kigali Arena; some 10,000 people are expected to be present. 

On the same day, at its Paris headquarters, UNESCO will hold a ceremony in memory of, and in homage to the victims, at the initiative of the permanent delegation of Rwanda. In the evening, at the invitation of UNESCO and Rwanda, 10 metropolises around the world will participate in this commemoration by lighting up one of their monuments.

Mu ijambo rye, Dr. Filipo Basabose, umuyobozi w’ishyirahamwe Igicumbi, arasesengura amateka ya jenoside n’ingaruka zayo ku bacitse ku icumu mu magambo atomoye, ariko abenshi dukunda kuvugira mu matamatama! Uyu mwarimu wa kaminuza muri Canada, agaruka ku bintu 5 ahamya ko byahumye amaso abatutsi bari mu gihugu, ntibabashe gusoma neza ibimenyetso bya Jenoside yategurwaga. Dr. Basabose aragira…

A new exhibit at UN Headquarters in NYC marks the 30th anniversary of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda. The exhibition explores global efforts to #PreventGenocide, the impacts of hate speech, and more.

Remember. Unite. Renew.

Commemorating the 30th anniversary of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda, this exhibit highlights the story of Laurence, a survivor, and Xavier, her family’s killer, who now live as friends – a testament to the power of post-genocide reconciliation. It also addresses the universal theme of genocide prevention, the impact of hate speech, and how visitors can take action to make a difference.

This exhibit is organized by the Human Rights Unit of the Campaign and Country Operations Division, Department of Global Communications. It is in connection with the 30th anniversary of and International Day of Reflection on the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda (7 April).

On display until 1 May 2024

Virtual Exhibit Remember. Unite. Renew.