Compensating survivors: How far have we gone? By Rodrigue Rwirahira, The New Times. Denyse Mukeza could look to her current job as a respite, but the scars and losses she incurred 23 years ago remain raw. She is the branch … Continue Reading »
News
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Dear Friends, As we commemorate the Genocide against the Tutsi for the twenty-third year, we want to thank our supporters for their continued support that enables us to continue to deliver the work we are undertaking to rebuild the lives … Continue Reading »
Justice
Editorial: Victims of the Genocide need full justice. THE NEW TIMES, March 25, 2017. A historic ruling was passed Friday at The Hague, as far as international criminal justice is concerned. The International Criminal Court (ICC) set precedence when it … Continue Reading »
Support
Psychosocial support essential for survivors to live productive lives. In a few days from now, the country will once again for the 23rd time remember the 1994 genocide against the Tutsis. The killing of more than 1 million Tutsi caused … Continue Reading »
Apology
Rwandan genocide survivors welcome Pope’s apology. Survivors hope Pope Francis’s Monday statement will help secure arrests of fugitive clergy implicated in 1994 violence. By Ivan Nganwa, Anadolou Agency. KIGALI, Rwanda. Survivors of the 1994 Rwandan genocide have welcomed an apology … Continue Reading »
Innovation Fund
Young and innovative entrepreneurs who wish to make the next step in developing their business can now participate in the Innovation Fund Challenge to win an investment in their company and mentoring by experienced, successful entrepreneurs. Last week, Survivors Fund … Continue Reading »
AERG/GAERG
Genocide survivor groups exude hope for the future. By The New Times. Yesterday began the AERG-GAERG Week, when young survivors of the Genocide embark on a countrywide string of social activities. Among them is to show gratitude to the few … Continue Reading »
Denial
Youth urged to use online platforms to fight Genocide denial. By Remy Niyingize, The New Times. Student survivors of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi have been urged to use the resources available to them to be catalysts of a … Continue Reading »
Conservation
CNLG Starts Conservation of Artifact of Genocide Victims. By Michel Nkurunziza, The New Times. The National Commission for the Fight against Genocide (CNLG) has begun conserving clothing worn by Genocide victims. With the help of nearly $87,000 from the US … Continue Reading »
Shelter
Shelter is still a big challenge for some survivors. Last week we visited a number of AVEGA members who have formed groups to do income generating projects. During the visit, we came a cross one of the members Cecile, who was denied … Continue Reading »
