The Kigali Genocide Memorial is a place of remembrance and learning dedicated to the victims of the Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda.
Kigali, Rwanda
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On his visit, Centrient Pharmaceuticals Chief Commercial Officer, Alexander Krujatz, honoured the victims of the Genocide against the Tutsi and, through a tour of the exhibits, reflected on Genocide history and its enduring lessons.
We welcomed a delegation from Guinea’s Programme to Support Economic Diplomacy, Strategic Intelligence and International Cooperation. They paid their respects to the victims of the Genocide against the Tutsi and learned more about Rwanda’s journey of rebuilding.
“The Memorial of the victims of the Genocide bears witness to one of humanity’s most horrific tragedies. I leave Rwanda today with a heavy heart, yet filled with hope, given Rwanda's capacity to overcome this painful ordeal, as well as the unity and rebirth of its great people. May you remain a symbol of hope.” H.R.H. Princess Lalla Asmaa of Morocco writes in memorial guestbook.
We welcomed Her Royal Highness Princess Lalla Asmaa of Morocco and her delegation, who came to pay their respects to the victims of the Genocide against the Tutsi. They also toured exhibitions exploring its causes, reality, and consequences, as well as Rwanda’s journey of rebuilding.
"I stand in silence before those whose lives were cruelly cut short. May their souls rest in peace. My heartfelt sympathy goes out to all who still carry that pain within them. I pay my deepest respects to all those who are committed to the arduous path of reconciliation." Hon. @SerapGueler, Minister of State at the German Federal Foreign Office
During her visit, Hon. @SerapGueler, Minister of State at the German Federal Foreign Office, and her delegation paid their respects to the victims of the Genocide against the Tutsi and toured exhibitions exploring its causes, reality and consequences, as well as Rwanda’s journey of rebuilding.
We welcomed Mr. RA Kapchae, the newly appointed Country Director of the Korea International Cooperation Agency (@KOICA_Rwanda), who paid his respects to the victims of the Genocide against the Tutsi and toured the memorial exhibitions detailing the history of the Genocide and Rwanda’s journey of rebuilding and reconciliation.
Following the visit, @FreddyMutanguha CEO of Aegis Trust and Memorial Director, met with Mr. RA Kapchae to reflect on Aegis’s existing partnership with @KOICA_Rwanda and explore ways to strengthen the collaboration going forward.
Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, Chief of Army Staff of the Nigerian Army, and his delegation paid their respects to the victims of the Genocide against the Tutsi. They also toured memorial exhibitions to learn more about the history of the Genocide, its impact, and Rwanda's journey of rebuilding.
"A delegation from the Nigerian Army visited this Memorial to see firsthand the horror of the Genocide. As partners in safeguarding the territorial integrity of our respective homelands, we appreciate and praise the Rwandan people's resilience and the professionalism of its leadership in rebuilding the country. It is our collective prayer and aspiration that all nations learn from this tragedy and ensure that it does not happen again in any other country. We pray for the repose of the souls lost, and we hope for a secure and prosperous future for all nations. Thanks, and God bless." Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, Chief of Army Staff of the Nigerian Army
"My hands are shaking as I write this message. I'm writing to acknowledge the strength and grace you show as you rebuild. Thank you for this honour for the victims of the Genocide against the Tutsi and for the reminder to the whole world." Onyinye Okonji
We welcomed a delegation from the Namibian Parliament who visited to pay their respects to the victims of the Genocide against the Tutsi and were guided through the exhibitions to learn more about the history of the Genocide and Rwanda’s journey of rebuilding and reconciliation.
We welcomed a delegation of teachers, educators, and staff associated with Stiftung Louisenlund in Germany and Ntare Louisenlund School in Rwanda. They paid their respects to the victims of the Genocide against the Tutsi and toured our exhibitions, reflecting on the history and lessons they preserve.
"I learned about Rwanda’s story before, and it’s an honour for me to visit this memorial. This is very important for future generations to always remember. I congratulate President Kagame on his beautiful work in the country. I wish Rwanda the very best for the future." @mamadousakho, Former Paris Saint-Germain and French national team player
"Thank you for sharing such a painful yet meaningful and profound part of your country's history. Despite such a difficult period, your country is amazing, your people are wonderful, and the future is bright. May forgiveness and future prosperity heal the wounds of the past." Ms Dominique Plewes, CEO & Philanthropy leader and Founder of SOF Support Foundation
We welcomed Mr. Haim Bibas, Mayor of Modi'in-Maccabim-Reut, and Chairman of the Federation of Local Authorities in Israel, who visited to pay respects to the victims of the Genocide against the Tutsi and toured our exhibits to deepen his understanding of its history, impact, and Rwanda's journey of rebuilding.
Following his visit, Mr. Haim Bibas and his delegation met with Aegis Trust CEO @FreddyMutanguha to learn more about Aegis' work in genocide prevention, memory preservation, and peace education, and to explore opportunities for future collaboration.
We welcomed a delegation of Ukrainian Members of Parliament, including Hon. Oleksandr Merezhko, Chair of the Committee on Foreign Policy and Interparliamentary Relations, and Hon. Zhan Beleniuk, Leader of the Parliamentary Friendship Group with Rwanda. They paid their respects to the victims of the Genocide against the Tutsi and toured the exhibitions to learn about its history and Rwanda's journey of rebuilding.
