The Kigali Genocide Memorial remembers the victims of the Genocide against the Tutsi and teaches about peace. Run by
@Aegis_Trust
on behalf of
@Unity_MemoryRw
The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall arrive at the
@Kigali_Memorial
to pay tribute to victims of the Genocide against the Tutsi in
#Rwanda
.
#Kwibuka28
Today, Her Royal Highness Sophie, the Countess of Wessex, accompanied by Lord Tariq Ahmad, Member of House of Lords of the United Kingdom visited the
@Kigali_Memorial
and paid tribute to victims of the Genocide against the Tutsi in
#Rwanda
.
"A whole moving and fitting tribute to those who were lost, but with hope for the future " - Her Royal highness Sophie, the Countess of Wessex at
@Kigali_Memorial
"Until today, I am always amazed to see how Rwandans and survivors in particular choose to be stronger every day despite what they have seen and experienced."
@PaulKagame
#Kwibuka28
In
#Rwanda
, the 7th of April marks the beginning of a 100 days of
#Kwibuka25
. Throughout this period, we will be sharing stories on Remembrance and Renewal. Thanks for joining us and your support in building a future for peace and a shared humanity.
The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall laid a wreath on the burial place at the
@Kigali_Memorial
in honour of the more than one million victims of the Genocide against the Tutsi in
#Rwanda
.
On the eve of the 30th commemoration of 1994 genocide against the Tutsi, we solemnly prepare to honour the memory of over a million lives killed. Together, we reaffirm our commitment to ensuring their legacy lives on in our hearts and actions.
Starting a week-long period of…
Today marks the 30th Commemoration of the Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda. We honour the sacred memory of the victims and stand in solidarity with survivors.
#Kwibuka30
General
@mkainerugaba
, Senior Presidential Advisor on Special Operations and Commander of the land forces of the Uganda People's Defence Force (UPDF) paid respects to victims of the Genocide against the Tutsi.
The eve of the annual Commemoration of the Genocide against the Tutsi is a solemn moment as Rwandans prepare to mark 100 days of mourning. Tomorrow the Kigali Genocide Memorial will host a special event for
#Kwibuka27
.
On their visit, Countess Sophie and Lord Tariq Ahmad toured
@Kigali_Memorial
permanent exhibitions that give insights into the causes and consequences of the Genocide against the Tutsi and Rwanda's ongoing efforts in fostering peace, unity, and reconciliation.
“The name cockroach was reserved for a specific group of people … to say that it was a genocide targeting Tutsi, how can it be wrong? how can it be questioned? how can it be argued about? Unless you have something else, another problem.”
@PaulKagame
#Kwibuka28
Welcomed today,
@PSG_inside
players
@KehrerThilo
#JulianDraxler
alongside their families who came to pay respects to victims of the Genocide against the Tutsi and tour memorial exhibits to learn more about the history of Genocide.
Prime Minister of Canada,
@JustinTrudeau
laid a wreath on the burial place in remembrance of over one million victims of the Genocide against the Tutsi. Kigali Genocide Memorial is the final resting place for over 250,000 victims.
President of the French Republic, HE
@EmmanuelMacron
has arrived at the
@Kigali_Memorial
to pay respect to the victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsis. 🇷🇼🇫🇷
Late afternoon today, the Former Arsenal Manager Arsène Wenger paid respects to victims of the Genocide against the Tutsi and toured memorial’s exhibits to learn more about the history of Genocide.
At their visit at the
@Kigali_Memorial
, the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall met women survivors of the Genocide against the Tutsi who shared their stories of survival and the journey of rebuilding their lives with the support of the Village of Hope.
President
@PaulKagame
lights the Flame of Remembrance, Urumuri Rutazima, marking the beginning of the 100 days of mourning the Genocide against the Tutsi.
#Kwibuka24
More than 2,000 young people have gathered at
@Kigali_Memorial
to remember, honour the victims of the Genocide against the Tutsi & to learn about root causes of the Genocide with an inquisitive mind to prevent it to happen again
#Kwibuka29
The event was organised by
@Our_Past_In
Rwandans and friends of
#Rwanda
arrive at the Kigali Genocide Memorial to remember and pay respects to victims of the Genocide against the Tutsi in
#Rwanda
.
#Kwibuka29
To our friends and visitors, we are pleased to introduce to you our new Manager for the Kigali Genocide Memorial. Help us wish
@dionenaggy
all the very best.
We welcomed earlier this morning, the Education Activist and 2014 Nobel Peace Prize laureate,
@Malala
who visited to pay respects to victims of the Genocide against the Tutsi.
Today’s Kwibuka28 activities at the
@Kigali_Memorial
will begin with the laying of wreaths on the burial place, lighting the flame of remembrance and the ceremony of remembrance at Kigali Genocide Memorial Amphitheater.
#Kwibuka28
President
@PaulKagame
,
@FirstLadyRwanda
, and esteemed heads of states paid their respects by laying wreaths at the burial place at
@Kigali_Memorial
to honour more than a million victims perished during the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in
#Rwanda
.
.
@BorisJohnson
receives an Ubumuntu pin badge by
@Aegis_Trust
representing the greatness of heart and inspiration to generations of champions of humanity.
#HappeningNow
: Hosting the 2nd edition of Capt. "Mbaye Diagne Day". A day dedicated to honouring the heroic actions of Captain Mbaye Diagne who was killed while saving lives in the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. Capt. Mbaye served as
#UN
peacekeeper in 1994.
#Kwibuka29
Earlier this afternoon, H.E. Lt Gen Mamadi Doumbouya, President of Guinea and First Lady Lauriane Doumbouya laid a wreath on the burial place in remembrance of victims of the Genocide against the Tutsi.
"To Rwandans and survivors in particular, be comforted, strong and resilient. Let's join efforts to rebuild ourselves and together overcome the impact of the Genocide against the Tutsi." Today's message from
@Aegis_Trust
Executive Director
@FreddyMutanguha
#Kwibuka28
Welcomed earlier this evening, H.E Urška Klakočar Zupančič, President of the National Assembly of Slovenia who came to pay respects to victims of the Genocide against the Tutsi.
President of the United Republic of Tanzania, HE
@SuluhuSamia
has arrived at the
@Kigali_Memorial
to pay respects to the victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsis.
Guided by
@FreddyMutanguha
and
@honoregatera
, the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall learned more about the history of the Genocide against the Tutsi in
#Rwanda
:causes, reality, and consequences and the journey towards reconciliation and rebuilding over the last 28 years
President
@EmmanuelMacron
, guided through the memorial exhibits, he learnt more on the causes, reality and consequences of the Genocide against the Tutsis as well as the incredible stories of post-genocide reconstruction. 🇷🇼🇫🇷
To our friends and visitors, we wish to inform you that we will be closed today Wednesday 06th April 2022, from 2pm .
We will reopen tomorrow, 07th April 2022,from 1 pm for the families coming to pay respects with a laying of wreaths on the burial place.
#Kwibuka28
On their recent visit to
@Kigali_Memorial
, members of the
@PatriotsBBC
paid respects to victims of the Genocide against the Tutsi and toured the memorial to learn more about the history of genocide around the world and Rwanda's path to reconciliation and unity.
When Karenzi went to tell his mother that his father and elder brother were killed, his mother told him that even the young one she was holding was also dead. She asked him to leave.
Today in 1994, Theoneste Karenzi survived the massacre of Tutsis at Gatwaro Stadium in Kibuye.
Young people at tonight’s “Our Past event” together lit candles of hope for
#Rwanda
, 28 years after Genocide against the Tutsi. They commit to be carriers of that hope to build a today and better tomorrow.
#Kwibuka28
Lt. Gen. Innocent Kabandana recounts the journey of
@rpfinkotanyi
in stopping the Genocide against the Tutsi and liberating
#Rwanda
, at "Our Past" kwibuka event and urges the young generation to preserve the restored peace.
#Kwibuka
Guests who are participating to the 28th commemoration of the Genocide against the Tutsi ash
@Kigali_Memorial
observe a minute of a silence to honour and remember the victims of the Genocide against the Tutsi.
#Kwibuka28
The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall visited the wall of names at
@Kigali_Memorial
dedicated to those who died in the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in
#Rwanda
.
Each victim of the Genocide had a name and a face. We remember and honour their memories
On his visit,
@JustinTrudeau
toured memorial permanent exhibitions that give insights into the causes and consequences of Genocide against the Tutsi and Rwanda's ongoing efforts in fostering peace, unity, and reconciliation.
"Your Excellency President of the Republic, Rwandans thank you for stopping the Genocide, comforting survivors, reviving hope and life for Rwanda." Min.
@DrDamascene
.
#Kwibuka29
H.E Julie Payette lays a wreath on the burial place to honour more than a million victims of the Genocide against the Tutsi.
#Kwibuka25
#Rwanda
#Canada
The 27th Commemoration of the Genocide against the Tutsi begins today with the lighting of the Flame of Remembrance "Urumuri Rutazima".
#Kwibuka27
#Rwanda
Through a physical guide of the memorial exhibits,
@KevinHart4r
and his family learnt about the causes, realities and consequences of the Genocide. They also got more insights on Rwanda’s journey to rebuilding.
Earlier this afternoon, a delegation of spouses and family of Members of the U.S. Congress lead by Mrs Coons, spouse of Senator Coons, paid respects to the victims of the Genocide against the Tutsi.
Today, we remember the couple of Aloys Kamanzi, 66yrs and Marguerite Cyamazinga, 59yrs killed in the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. They were shot dead on 18th May at their home in Nyamirambo and thrown in the household rubbish pit. They loved people equally.
#Kwibuka26
Today, Cape Verde national football team paid respects to the victims of the Genocide against the Tutsi and toured memorial's exhibits to learn more about the history of the Genocide.
#Kwibuka26
Today we remember and honour Dieudonné Bizimungu and Agnes Uwimbabazi who were killed in the Genocide against the Tutsi on the 10th April 1994
"Their last words to me: You're not coming with us?" Our rescuer said that I'll have to stay with him for my safety.” -(Noella)Daughter