Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda
The 1994 genocide against the Tutsi remains one of the darkest chapters in human history.
In just 100 days, over a million innocent lives were lost, leaving Rwanda deeply scarred. In the wake of this unimaginable tragedy, Ibuka was founded, an important organization of survivors, to preserve the memory of the victims and promote healing through justice, reconciliation, and education.
Useful links
Kwibuka
Kwibuka means “to remember” and describes the annual commemoration of the 1994 genocide in Rwanda.
Kigali genocide memorial
The Kigali Genocide Memorial is the resting place for over 250,000 victims of the genocide against the Tutsi.
Ibuka
The role of Ibuka
Ibuka, which means “Remember” in Kinyarwanda, plays a crucial role in ensuring that the lessons of the past are never forgotten, while supporting the well-being and dignity of survivors. Today, it represents a beacon of hope, symbolizing the resilience and unity that have guided Rwanda’s remarkable journey towards peace and recovery.
In Italy
The Ibuka Italia website honors the victims of the genocide against the Tutsi by respectfully remembering the collective memory and promoting historical awareness; please refer to the site http://www.ibuka-italia.it/ and the photographs of memorial sites in Italy.
RomE
Nemorense Park in Rome
TURIN
Small square dedicated to the victims of the Tutsi genocide
Tradate
Children’s Park in Tradate
Cultural References
Commemoration of the Genocide against the Tutsi
April 7th
