The remembrance activities brought together Bralirwa Plc management and staff, families of former employees who were killed during the genocide, as well as officials from various institutions.
The commemoration began with remembrance walks, followed by tributes to the genocide victims.
During the commemoration at the Gisenyi Genocide Memorial in Rubavu District, the Mayor of Rubavu District, Prosper Mulindwa, emphasized that remembrance must be reflected in concrete actions and go hand in hand with a commitment to ensure that such atrocities never happen again.
He called on individuals and institutions to actively contribute to preventing divisions in society.
The mayor also commended Bralirwa Plc, stating that its involvement in remembrance activities is a valuable contribution to Rwanda’s efforts to preserve the memory of the Genocide against the Tutsi.
The Managing Director of Bralirwa Plc, Ethel Emma-Uche, expressed condolences to the families of former employees who were killed simply because of their identity.
“We remember our employees who were among those killed during the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. We honor their lives and extend our heartfelt condolences to their families and friends during this period of remembrance,” she said.
She added that Bralirwa Plc has now committed to promoting an inclusive workplace culture based on equality, respect, and care for all employees.
The Executive Director of the Memory and Genocide Prevention Department at the Ministry of National Unity and Civic Engagement, Veneranda Ingabire, highlighted that commemoration activities play a crucial role in healing the wounds of genocide, preventing its recurrence, and providing lessons for a better future.
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