On this day of remembrance, let’s commit to be vigilant and to work together to build a world of justice and dignity for all – in honour of all the victims, and survivors of the genocide in Rwanda.
2025 Commemorations — 31st Anniversary
International Day of Reflection on the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda
Events — New York
Memorial Ceremony
General Assembly Hall
United Nations Headquarters, New York
Memorial Ceremony to mark the 31st anniversary of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda, organized by the Department of Global Communications and the Permanent Mission of Rwanda to the United Nations.
Events — Geneva
Human Rights and Alliance of Civilizations Room (Room XX)
Palais des Nations, Geneva
Events — Paris
Commemoration of the 31st anniversary
UNESCO Headquarters in Paris, France
The commemorative ceremony will include: A candle ceremony and a minute of silence, a survivor testimony, musical interludes and statements by a UNESCO representative, a representative of Ibuka France, a representative of the Government of France, and a closing speech by Ambassador of Rwanda. UNESCO will also feature the photo exhibition, Kwibuka: Rwanda 1994, on the fences of UNESCO Headquarters. The exhibition will be visible for two months, in April and May.
Around the world
Commemorative and educational activities are organized by UN information centres around the world.
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