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Last Seen Profiles
The guest of honour H.E
@FirstLadyRwanda
joins young people at
#Kwibuka28
conversation
#KuGicaniro
to commemorate the Genocide against the Tutsi, learn its history and discuss how to rebuild a better
#Rwanda
.
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"Now is the time to act. Not in six months, because we will be at war.” Peace is at risk in Bosnia. Find out why @ w
@SrebrenicaMC
's
@suljagicemir1
@JasminMuj
@hikmet_karcic
@PCRCBiH
's
@tmilovanovic94
&
@DrJMSmith
. Please listen, share & use your voice 1/2
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Promoting Positive Masculinities Workshop with Opinion Leaders and People of Influence.
#GenderEquality
#PositiveMasculinity
#HeforShe
Photos
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25 years after the Genocide against the Tutsi, Gunila Von Hall, a Swedish Journalist who took photos of massacres in Nyarubuye and Muhanga in 1994, decided to give unpublished 120 photos to Rwandans to honour the memory of the victims.
#Kwibuka25
#Rwanda
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Join our Twitter Space on: "Mental Health and Peace Building" With our Speakers:
@DrNdagijimanaJP
,
@AppolonGahonga1
and Moderators:
@JoelleBenitha
,
@OTwizerimana
. Tune in ⏰Wed 16th Nov from 7pm - 8:30pm.
🎙️
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Government officials
@DrDamascene
,
@KabarebeJames
, Col Ruhunga Jeannot and
@yvkayiteshonga
gave powerful advice to young Rwandans and tips on how to build a unified Rwanda, fight genocide ideologists and those who deny the Genocide against the Tutsi.
#Kwibuka28
#KuGicaniro
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You are invited to an online Research for Policy Seminar on "Genocide denial: Obstructing the truth about the Genocide against the Tutsi and promoting extremism and hatred"
When: Tuesday, 26th Jan : 10am -12 pm Kigali time.
If interested, register here:
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Young girls and boys have arrived at
@KigaliMarriott
to participate in the
#Kwibuka28
conversation on the theme "
#KuGicaniro
: The role of youth in fighting against Genocide and building Rwanda we want.
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Mrs.
@NyombayireYR
shared her sorrowful survival testimony in the Genocide against the Tutsi, her journey to heal and rebuild herself. She urged young people to use the opportunities and tools at their disposal to fight any genocide ideology, negationism and denial.
#KuGicaniro
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Today at
@Kigali_Memorial
& around the world, the team at Aegis joins in solidarity with our Bosnian partners inc
@SrebrenicaMC
&
@PCRCBiH
to honour the memory of 8000+ men & boys murdered in the genocide @ Srebrenica simply because of their Bosnian Muslim identity.
#Srebrenica27
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The Embassy of
#Sweden
in
#Rwanda
and the
@Aegis_Trust
unveil a new exhibition, “Remember ReAct” at the
@Kigali_Memorial
amphitheater. The exhibition is open to the public for one week, 11th -18th October 2021.
#RememberReAct
#Malm
öForum
#HolocaustRemembrance
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Remember, unite, renew: 30 years after the start of the Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda, we join in commemoration with all at the
@Kigali_Memorial
, across Rwanda and around the World.
#Kwibuka30
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Today’s arrest of Félicien Kabuga in Paris has been warmly welcomed by genocide survivors in Rwanda. It is "a moment of hope that those suspected of planning and funding the murder of their loved ones will face justice at last", says
@FreddyMutanguha
:
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“Here in
#Rwanda
, we need to talk about the
#Holocaust
and the Genocide against the Tutsis, we need to hear and we need to share our stories. Don't wait 50 years, don't wait forever." -
@AmbRonAdam
#RememberReAct
#Malm
öForum
#HolocaustRemembrance
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.
@Aegis_Trust
in partnership with
@rwandawewant
is hosting a film screening titled"Amashami : The voices of the post-Genocide generation". The film explores the consequences of the Genocide to young people who were born after the Genocide.
#Kwibuka28
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Escalating hate speech in D.R. Congo now includes open incitement to genocide. Without urgent action there is a very high risk of widespread violence in the country against Kinyarwanda speakers. Full statement from the Aegis Trust here:
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“I am sharing my story to the young generation because we need to tell the story of the
#Holocaust
for many reasons. One of the reason, is
#NeverAgain
, another reason is healing.” -
@AmbRonAdam
#RememberReAct
#Malm
öForum
#HolocaustRemembrance
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Young people, researchers, and decision-makers meet at Kigali Community Peace Center, located at
@Kigali_Memorial
to exchange on how to overcome identity crisis that was recognized as one of persisting challenges faced by the young generation.
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#RwandaYouthTalks
kicked off with remarks from
@Umulinga_
, youth representative from
@Our_Past_In
.
"In a world full of challenges, it's crucial to grasp the vital link between climate action& peace. Climate change disregards borders, affect societies, cultures, generations."
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We stand with our partners
@SrebrenicaMC
& condemn the desecration of the Kravice execution site near
#Srebrenica
where 1,300 Bosnian Muslims were killed by Bosnian Serb soldiers on 14/07/95. We call on int'l representatives in BiH to ensure these sites be preserved & respected.
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The whole team at Aegis is deeply saddened by the passing of Damas Gisimba, who together with his brothers saved over 400 lives during the Genocide against the Tutsi in 1994. Generations will live because of their courage and self-sacrifice.
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New Year greetings from the Aegis Trust, with a message of thanks from
@DrJMSmith
and
@FreddyMutanguha
for all whose support makes our work possible at the
@Kigali_Memorial
and beyond!
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"Young people, you are lucky you live in a peaceful country that has good leadership. It was not the same in the past, you should learn about that history so that it doesn't happen again and sustain the peace we have today." - Minister
@DrDamascene
at
#KuGicaniro
#Kwibuka28
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"This conference is crucial and invaluable because denial is part of genocide itself. It is so important to know forms and tools of denialism strategies to counteract and prevent its propagation." Hon. Min.
@DrDamascene
, of
@Unity_MemoryRw
, says in his Keynote Address.
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The Aegis Trust has warmly welcomed designation of
@Kigali_Memorial
as a World Heritage Site by
@UNESCO
’s World Heritage Committee at its 45th session today. Full reaction here, including comment from
@FreddyMutanguha
&
@DrJMSmith
:
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Video: Highlights of today's International Conference on Incitement + Dehumanisation as Precursors to Genocide and Crimes against Humanity.
#WeStandTogether
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Rwanda found a road from
#HatetoHumanity
. Join Aegis &
@Kigali_Memorial
with Esther Mujawayo,
@romeodallaire
&
@DrJMSmith
in conversation on Sunday as we find out where that journey began. Concluding with live performance from
@tetadiananow
. REGISTER NOW:
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Register now at to join
@PutneyFleur
,
@TomTugendhat
,
@atiryashak
of
@tigrayyouthntwk
,
@meazaG_
&
@wdavison10
with UN Special Advisor Alice Wairimu-Nderuti to reflect on a year of conflict in Ethiopia today.
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@Aegis_Trust
is inviting you to an online Research for Policy Seminar on"Dehumanization of Tutsi women: the prelude to their extermination (1990-1994) and its extension into the denial of the Genocide against the Tutsi"
When: Thursday,1st April | 10am -12 pm Kigali time.
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2020 marks the 75th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz, the ending of the Second World War, and the ending of the Holocaust.
#WeRemember
#IHMD2020
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"Happy
#InternationalPeaceDay
. Peace is an essential factor for human life" -
@mutesi_lydie
#InternationalDayOfPeace
#IPD22
#PeaceDay
#PeaceDay2022
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"Education for peace and tolerance requires memorial sites that convey a message of the failure of humanity to prevent and stop genocide, but also a symbol of hope for a brighter future."
@bideri
#RememberReAct
#Malm
öForum
#HolocaustRemembrance
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"At
@Aegis_Trust
we aim to build enduring change and part of that process is identifying and building youth champions in peace all over
#Rwanda
who in return influence others to be positive change initiators " -
@JoelleBenitha
, in charge of youth programmes at Aegis.
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À toutes les femmes et les jeunes filles qui réalisent un travail extraordinaire pour promouvoir la paix, votre courage et résilience nous inspirent chaque jour.
#JourneeDeLaFemme
#InternationalWomensDay
#IWD2019
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EXCITING NEWS: Aegis Trust won the second edition of the Raphael Lemkin International Award in recognition of its outstanding contribution to fighting genocide, in particular by educating young Rwandans through its Education for Sustainable Peace in Rwanda programme.
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Highlight Video | Opening of the Exhibition: Remember ReAct at the Kigali Genocide Memorial.
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Knowing the importance of engaging youth in the process of building peaceful, cohesive and inclusive society, through our Youth Champion Training, young people are provided with knowledge, skills, attitudes and values they need to promote peace.
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Dr Jean-Damascene Bizimana discusses the historical review of the Genocide against the Tutsi and its denial at the International Conference on Incitement + Dehumanisation as Precursors to Genocide and Crimes against Humanity.
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Peace!
@Aegis_Trust
Programs director
@sashenge
moderating the
#YouthParliamentaryDialogue
. Thank you
@Unity_MemoryRw
and
@NARwanda
for the great initiative.
#PeaceDay2022
"Rubyiruko ntitube ba ntibindeba.Dukoreshe inzego zihari, turwanye imvugo zihembera urwango"-sharon Agasaro
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As we observe the commemoration of the Genocide against the Tutsi,
@aegis_trust
and
@plpyouth
in collaboration with
@Imbuto
organised a
#Kwibuka28
conversation themed “Ku Gicaniro”. A platform for young people to learn more about the Genocide and how to prevent it.
#KuGicaniro
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“A huge step”: the Aegis Trust welcomes today’s visit and speech by
@EmmanuelMacron
at
@Kigali_Memorial
:
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Opinion leaders and people of influence in different sectors gather at Kigali Community Peace Center located at
@Kigali_Memorial
to exchange on their contribution in promoting gender equality through positive masculinities.
#HeforShe
#GenderEquality
#PositiveMasculinity
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This“Remember and React” exhibition gives us an opportunity to remember the Holocaust and fight the antisemitism. Our hope is that the exhibition can inspire also a Rwandan audience" –
@SweAmbRwanda
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If people can reconcile after genocide ... can they reconcile after anything? In a live 3-part webcast series Aegis &
@Kigali_Memorial
will unpack how that hope is becoming a reality, not only in Rwanda but beyond its borders. REGISTER NOW:
#HatetoHumanity
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Happening: An Aegis Trust workshop entitled: “30 Years of Remembrance: Fighting Denialism.” It aims at reflecting on new forms and tools of denialism, which rest on old denial tropes and conspiracy theories.
#FightingDenialism30
1
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Our Executive Director
@FreddyMutanguha
, this afternoon signed an MoU with
@mbanelson
Director General of
@REBRwanda
establishing collaboration in promoting Competence Based Curriculum in Rwanda.
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"I encourage visitors, especially young people to visit this exhibition and learn how to combat genocide denial, anti semitism and promote the culture of tolerance and inclusion in all our societies."
@bideri
#RememberReAct
#Malm
öForum
#HolocaustRemembrance
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Honoured to receive earlier today, at the Kigali Community Peace Centre
@Kigali_Memorial
, the Ambassador of Israel to Rwanda HE
@AmbRonAdam
, who came to learn more about our Peace & Values Education Programme and explore areas for more collaboration with the
@IsraelinRwanda
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"Oral history can change the World." In a powerful int w
@DrJMSmith
for Ep4 of podcast ‘Peace at Risk in Bosnia’ – released
#Srebrenica27
– survivor
@srebrenicahasan
uses experience to show why
@SrebrenicaMC
& peace education in Bosnia are so important:
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“The Rwandan society has been severely affected by the Genocide against the Tutsi. It is very essential to take care of our mental health and prioritise our wellbeing.”
@JoelleBenitha
, Aegis Youth Officer
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Rwanda Education Board receives 40,000 copies of Teaching and Learning Materials on Peace and Values Education from Aegis Trust
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The Executive Director of
@NARwanda
Dr.
@JosephRyarasa
, Frank Kayitare, the representative of
@InterpeaceTweet
and
@FreddyMutanguha
the Executive Director of
@Aegis_Trust
shared how the Rwanda Peace Partnership contributes to the 3 organisations mission in line with peacebuilding
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"Home to permanent exhibition content on the Holocaust, the
@KigaliMemorial
is an appropriate location for an exhibition about antisemitism. Despite the differences in time and place, our experiences of genocide and the ideologies which underpin it are deeply linked" - Freddy M.
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Sandra Shenge,
@Aegis_Trust
Director of Programmes is taking us through the journey of
#PeaceEducation
at Aegis since 2008.
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Delighted to invite you to our next
#Twitterspace
this Wed 30th Nov from 7pm-8:30pm. We'll discuss 'Understanding & Promoting Positive Masculinities for Peacebuilding', with Dr Josephine Mukabera from
@Uni_Rwanda
, Julie Uwamwiza from
@Aegis_Trust
&
@erick_shaba
.
@BelgiumRwanda
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"Znamo kako je stajati na rubu tog ponora." Solidarnost s preživjelima Srebrenice iz Ruande dok
@FreddyMutanguha
poziva ljude svugdje da posjete i iskoriste nacrte pisama tamo da izvrše pritisak na svoje vlade da pomognu spriječiti novi rat u BiH.
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Register now at to join
@suljagicemir1
&
@FreddyMutanguha
on the 26th anniversary of the Dayton Accords for a live discussion about oscar-nominated film
@QuoVadisAida
, and current issues it raises, moderated by Elmina Kulašić of
@SrebrenicaUK
.
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Happy
#InternationalYouthDay2023
! Let's work together for a planet that's kind to the climate, greener, filled with harmony. 🌍🌿
#RwandaYouthTalks
#IYD2023
#IYD23
. 🌱🕊️
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This week
@Aegis_Trust
is training 50 young Rwandans at the
@Kigali_Memorial
with skills and knowledge that would allow them to be positive change initiators and to never standby in case of a problem.
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19
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How do you remember a genocide? Register @ to join
@DrJMSmith
for live discussion next Sunday with genocide survivors from
#Rwanda
&
#Bosnia
who now have leading roles at
@Kigali_Memorial
&
@SrebrenicaMC
. (This is the final event in
@UbumuntuArtFest
2020).
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"It's an honour to host the book launch of "Rwanda The country that was reborn" here at the
@Kigali_Memorial
, a place that remind us of the failure of humanity but also a hope to restore that humanity" -
@FreddyMutanguha
, Aegis Executive Director
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.
@Aegis_Trust
joined Rwandans and
@Unity_MemoryRw
in celebration of
#peacedayrw2022
at
@RwandaParliamnt
.
#InternationalPeaceDay
#IPD22
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Researchers, decision makers, young people, teachers and parents convened at the Kigali Community CenterPeace for a research-driven dialogue to explore Rwanda’s journey from reconciliation to resilience.
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Here Congolese are urged to "eradicate the virus we call Munyarwanda", Sat 25th June. "On that 25th, it will be the day of cleaning, house to house, street to street... We will ensure there is no Munyarwanda, Tutsi Munyrwanda, left in Uvira." 1/3
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The Aegis Trust &
@Kigali_Memorial
are proud to join with
@PCRCBiH
in supporting the campaign by our friends and partners
@SrebrenicaMC
to call the
@UN
General Assembly to ensure ratification of the Resolution on the Srebrenica Genocide, tabled by
@RwandaUN
&
@GermanyUN
. 1/3
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"Tonight is about giving back to
#Rwanda
, a little piece of Memory and documentation. It is also a moment to show and remind Rwandans, that you are not alone, as we approach the 25th commemoration of the Genocide against the Tutsis" - Hon.
@jennyohlssonMFA
#Kwibuka25
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Today
@Kigali_Memorial
hosts
@mashirikarwanda
for the world premiere of
#Generation25
. The play explores the role of the post-genocide generation in rebuilding
#Rwanda
and promoting peace and unity.
#Kwibuka25
#G25
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"As a nation that experienced the atrocities of the Genocide against the Tutsi, and that it is in the journey of rebuilding itself. We have to join our hands as Rwandans, live again together, promote peace and break the cycle of violence" -
@Bamporikie
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Hon.
@Bamporikie
shares how the unity of Rwandans has been destroyed since the colonial period, its consequences that led to the Genocide against the Tutsi, the role of the youth in the Genocide and their contribution to sustaining the unity we have today.
#Kwibuka28
#KuGicaniro
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Currently happening: A panel discussion to reflect on the role of youth in fighting against Genocide and building the Rwanda we want
#Kwibuka28
#KuGicaniro
2
12
55
"There is no greater wealth than Peace. Building and sustaining peace should be everyone’s priority. Happy
#InternationalPeaceDay
” -
@JoelleBenitha
#InternationalDayOfPeace
#IPD22
#PeaceDay
#PeaceDay2022
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Members of the CSOs in
#Rwanda
, people of influence, media personalities & Aegis staff who joined their efforts in Promoting Positive Masculinities for the last 2 year gathered at the Kigali Community Peace Center to critically reflect on what went well and share recommendations.
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Students from University of
#Rwanda
, College of Education are being trained on how to integrate peace and values as a crosscutting subject in classrooms.
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On becoming Chair of the Aegis Trust's Board of Trustees, Jenny Ohlsson, Sweden’s former Ambassador to Rwanda, has been interviewed at Aegis' birthplace
@HolocaustCentUK
. View here:
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Happening now: Aegis Trust conference on the theme: “30 Years of Remembrance: Fighting Denialism.
#FightingDenialism30
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"It is a great honour to host
@UbumuntuArtFest
at
@Kigali_Memorial
. The memorial reminds us of
#Rwanda
's darkest time - when humanity was lost.But it is also a place where we can rebuild our humanity.
@Aegis_Trust
will always contribute to this journey"-
@dionenaggy
#Ubumuntu2019
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Today is International
#PeaceDay
May we all continue to promote peace, prevent crimes against humanity & strive to be champions of humanity
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"The
@Aegis_Trust
is proud to have a long association with Swedish efforts to commemorate the
#Holocaust
and genocide, and to fight against antisemitism and racism in all its forms." -
@FreddyMutanguha
#RememberReAct
#Malm
öForum
#HolocaustRemembrance
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Today is
#GenocideVictimsDay
. Rachel Umutesi, a teacher trained on Peace and Values by
@aegis_trust
speaks on the role of educators in preventing genocide and educating the future generation free of genocide.
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Thank you to everyone who joined us at the film screening titled: "Amashami: The voices of the post-Genocide generation". Thank you to our partner
@rwandawewant
.
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Preserving the memory of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi is not only a moral obligation, but also essential to preventing such atrocities from happening again.
#Kwibuka29
1
21
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"To my fellow educators, education which encourages violence has destroyed us. Let's stand up and use our strength to build a generation against evil. Even when we get old and pass away, we'll be leaving behind peaceful generations." Teacher, Dalia Pfukamusabe said after training
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We’re thrilled to confirm the talented
@tetadiananow
will be joining Aegis and
@Kigali_Memorial
for ‘From Hate to Humanity: Lessons from Rwanda’, a landmark 3-part webcast series. Places are limited & tickets are going fast - REGISTER NOW to get yours:
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24 years ago today, the Genocide against the Tutsi in
#Rwanda
began. We remember.
#Kwibuka24
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"Forgiveness has shaped who we are as a nation. Forgiveness, letting go and the ability to rise above the hurt inflicted by others in our lives are such important abilities we need to learn to accept apologies that we never received."
@NaswiruShema
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Still in celebration of Aegis's Research Week!
Today's highlight:"Research for Policy Conference," uniting researchers, dignitaries, policymakers, practitioners, and young people to explore strategies to navigate the intergenerational legacies of a challenging past in Rwanda.
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Via a video conference, Youth & adults part of our Project on Combatting the Intergeneration Transmission of Trauma & Identity-Based Prejudice, shared learning & experience from the Intergenerational Dialogues. Thanks to the support of Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation
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#KuGicaniro
(at the bonfire) is a youth initiative that commemorates the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in
#Rwanda
. It strives to educate the youth on the causes and consequences of Genocide, highlighting their role and responsibility to prevent such atrocities.
#Kwibuka28
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17
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"Remember ReAct' exhibition highlights the constant needs of education, and sharing experiences to stand stronger together." -
@SweAmbRwanda
#RememberReact
#Malm
öForum
#HolocaustRemembrance
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"We shouldn’t only teach or talk about peace building, we should first be peaceful, we should reflect that peace wherever we are." -
@Bamporikie
at the third dialogue forum with Rwandan communities and decision makers on promoting social cohesion.
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"We are celebrating young people who are today leaders and are making positive change in their communities, local government, institutions with skills and values like empathy, critical thinking and personal responsibility" -
@FreddyMutanguha
, Executive Director at
@Aegis_Trust
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.
@DrJMSmith
and
@FreddyMutanguha
on behalf of
@Aegis_Trust
received the second Raphael
#Lemkin
International Award for the outstanding contribution of Aegis to genocide prevention, in particular by educating young generation through its Education for Sustainable Peace in
#Rwanda
.
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18 films have been produced by the youth from 16 communities in promotion of social cohesion in
#Rwanda
. It is in partnership with
@Aegis_Trust
,
@KarunaCenter
,
@IRDP_Rwanda
and HROC under
@USAIDRwanda
-funded project "Healing Our Community". We will be sharing them here
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Today -
#HolocaustMemorialDay
- we remember six million Jews & millions of Slavs, Roma, disabled people, homosexuals & others murdered by the Nazis. We commemorate all victims of genocide & remember those still facing atrocities because of their identity inc
#Rohingya
&
#Darfur
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Good news: our
#PeaceatriskinBiH
podcast presented by
@DrJMSmith
with
@suljagicemir1
director of
@SrebrenicaMC
,
@JasminMuj
,
@hikmet_karcic
&
@tmilovanovic94
from
@PCRCBiH
is now available on
@ApplePodcasts
. Please listen, follow, share & leave a comment:
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Youth and parents from Kigali meet at the Kigali Peace School to discuss and find solutions on how to overcome intergenerational conflicts that are in families and communities.
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