Today, January 27th, marks the 72nd Anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau and the commemoration of Holocaust Memorial Day. How can life go on? is the theme for Holocaust Memorial Day 2017. As the Holocaust Memorial Day Trust comments: “The aftermath of … Continue Reading »
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Jewellery
Rwandan Beauty from SURF Survivors Fund. Rwandan Beauty has been set up by Will Goodhand, a Trustee of Survivors Fund (SURF). Rwandan Beauty exists to bring the finest handmade jewellery to the western world, in the conscience that the imported … Continue Reading »
Reflections
Scholar reflects on Rwandan genocide, more than 22 years down the line. By Agape Niyobuhungiro, The Justice. Although it has been more than 22 years since the 100-day Rwandan genocide, the wounds incurred in the conflict could still take more … Continue Reading »
Redress
MPs urge CNLG to prioritize redress of challenges facing Genocide survivors. By Eugene Kwibuka, The New Times. Fighting trauma among Genocide survivors, finding proper homes and legal aid for them, as well as social support, are some of the critical … Continue Reading »
Shelter
FARG to provide shelter for 1,836 genocide survivors. By: Michel Nkurunziza, The New Times. The Government Assistance Fund for Vulnerable Genocide Survivors Fund (FARG) says it urgently needs land on which to construct houses for 1,836 genocide survivors by June … Continue Reading »
Extradition
Rwanda: Extradition Hearing for 5 Genocide Suspects Starts in UK. By Jean D’Amour Mbonyinshuti, The New Times. The High Court in London has begun the appeal hearing in a longstanding case concerning extradition of five Rwandans suspected of participating in … Continue Reading »
Group Analysis
Last week 30 Rwandese counsellors and psychologists took part in training in Group Analysis. This is a particular branch of therapy that looks at group work and group dynamics. The majority of the training participants work for AVEGA, with other … Continue Reading »
Helpline
98% users recommend the usage of this service to their friends. How many big brand companies would want to use this headline in their advertisements? It shows the best appreciation of a service you can imagine, something most big brands … Continue Reading »
Gacaca Archive
Rwf5 billion to complete Gacaca digital archiving. By Eugene Kwibuka, The New Times. With a fraction of Gacaca archives already digitised, it will require about Rwf5.5 billion to complete digitalisation of some 60 million copies of the archives, officials at … Continue Reading »
AERG Workshop
First Lady launches leadership and Mentorship workshop. By Stephen Rwembeho, The New Times. The First Lady and Chairperson of Imbuto Foundation Jeannette Kagame, yesterday, launched a two and half day’s workshop for the Association of Student Survivors of the Genocide … Continue Reading »