To commemorate the 30th anniversary of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda, the World Jewish Congress (WJC), an international organization representing Jewish communities in 100 countries to governments, parliaments and international organizations, on April 6 released a statement underlining its solidarity with Rwandans. ALSO READ: Kagame commends Czech Republic’s role in stopping genocide The WJC statement was released as world leaders continued to arrive in Kigali to participate in the 30th commemoration of the 1994 Genocide starting on Sunday, April 7. Leaders who had arrived in Kigali on Saturday include Czech Republic President Petr Pavel, President Andry Rajoelina of Madagascar, Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, Mauritanian President Mohamed Ould Ghazouani, and South Sudan President Salva Kiir, who is also the chairperson of the East African Community (EAC). ALSO READ: President Kiir, Kenyan and Ugandan vice presidents jet in for Kwibuka 30 The WJC statement read: “The World Jewish Congress, on behalf of more than 100 affiliated Jewish communities from around the world, extends its solidarity on the solemn occasion of the 30th anniversary of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda. Our thoughts are with all those affected by this tragic chapter of history – the victims, the survivors and their descendants. We honor the lives lost as well as the enduring strength of those who survived. ALSO READ: Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed arrives in Rwanda for Genocide commemoration “In a world plagued by the denial and trivialization of genocide, the international community must unite to preserve the memory of these dark events. The World Jewish Congress unambiguously stands against hatred and bigotry in all its forms as it pursues a future of coexistence and respect. In standing united with the people of Rwanda, the World Jewish Congress strives to ensure that ‘Never Again’ does not remain an empty promise.”
