The event held in France recently was part of activities in line with preparations of the 25th Commemoration of the 1994 Genocide against Tutsi.
Participants held talks focusing on increasing deep awareness on the history of the 1994 Genocide against Tutsi, giving room to witnesses who also exhibited books and gave testimonies.
The 12 authors include Mujawayo Esther, Kayimahe Vénuste, Umubyeyi Beata Mairesse, Lyamukuru Félicité, Muzima Philibert, Frida Umuhoza, Murangira César, Rurangwa Révérien, Mukantabana Adélaïde, Kabarari Valens, Habonimana Charles, and Uwanyirigira Marie-Ange.
Each of them was given the floor to provide give testimonies and share about their experiences and inspirations. They all had a common motive of writing genocide history to pass on the truth to generations to learn from the past and prevent reoccurrence of similar tragedies.
Organized by Ibuka –France in partnership with Jews Genocide Memorial (Mémorial de la Shoah) City of Paris, among other institutions, the event attracted people from different walks including representatives of IBUKA (the organizational umbrella of genocide survivors) in European countries.
These include the presidents of Ibuka-France, Dr. Marcel Kabanda, Ibuka-Suisse, Cesar Murangira; Ibuka Mémoire & Justice Belgique, Félicité Lyamukuru and the president of Hollande, Safari Christine.
The event was preceded by a civic education training organized by Ibuka-France bringing together survivors of the 1994 Genocide against Tutsi living in Europe held in Paris on 30 March 2-19 where they discussed how to promote commemoration activities and resilience.
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