President Paul Kagame and First Lady lay a wreath to pay tribute to victims of the Genocide against the Tutsi at Kigali Genocide Memorial on Monday, April 7. All photos by Dan Gatsinzi
President Paul Kagame and First Lady Jeannette Kagame, on Monday, April 7, officially launched the 31st commemoration of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi.
The President and First Lady laid a wreath, paid tribute to the victims, and lit the Flame of Hope at Kigali Genocide Memorial. The annual event was attended by Rwandans, government officials, members of the diplomatic corps, and friends of Rwanda.
From April 7 to 13, Rwandans and friends of Rwanda around the world are participating in commemoration activities, marking 31 years since the 1994 Genocide which claimed the lives of more than one million people in 100 days.
Delegates arrive at Kigali Genocide Memorial
The annual event was attended by Rwandans, government officials, members of the diplomatic corps, and friends of Rwanda.
Rwandans and friends of Rwanda around the world are participating in commemoration activities, marking 31 years since the 1994 Genocide.
President Paul Kagame and First Lady lay a wreath to pay tribute to victims of the Genocide against the Tutsi at Kigali Genocide Memorial on Monday, April 7. All Photos by Dan Gatsinzi
The President and First Lady laid a wreath and paid tribute to the victims.
Gilbert Gakwenzire, President of IBUKA, the umbrella organization for genocide survivors, lays a wreath at Kigali Genocide Memorial
Kagame and First Lady lit the Flame of Hope
Mourners observe a moment of silence to pay tribute to victims of the Genocide against the Tutsi
Nyundo students sing a commemoration song at the event
Jean Damascene Bizimana, the Minister of National Unity and Civic Engagement delivers his remarks at the commemoration event.
Delegates during the 31st commemoration of the Genocide against the Tutsi.
Freddy Mutanguha, a genocide survivor, shares his testimony.
The annual event was attended by Rwandans, government officials, members of the diplomatic corps, and friends of Rwanda.
The commemoration ceremony took place at Kigali Genocide Memorial.
President Paul Kagame addresses mourners at the launch of the 31st commemoration week at Kigali Genocide Memorial on Monday, April 7. All photos by Dan Gatsinzi
Members of diplomatic corps and other delegates at the commemoration event.
Mourners follow President Kagame's remarks at Kigali Genocide Memorial.