United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres called on the world to learn from past mistakes and protect people by rejecting hatred, harmful speech, and incitement to violence, as the international community honors the one million victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda, 32 years ago.
Turkey has also stood with Rwanda during this period of remembrance. In a message issued on April 7, Ankara expressed solidarity with Rwandans and reaffirmed its commitment to continue combating crimes against humanity, discrimination, and extremist ideologies.
Commemorations Across Africa and Beyond Highlight Global Solidarity
In Kenya, more than 800 members of the Rwandan community, alongside Kenyan government officials, diplomats, and representatives of international organizations, gathered at the United Nations Office at Nairobi to pay tribute to the victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda.
In India, the 32nd commemoration serves as an opportunity for students to deepen their understanding of Rwanda’s tragic history, with High Commissioner Mukangira sharing personal experiences as a survivor of the Genocide.
Meanwhile, in Rabat, Morocco, the commemoration has brought together Moroccan officials, members of the diplomatic corps, civil society, and friends of Rwanda to honor the victims and reaffirm the commitment to “Never Again.”
