Kwibuka30: Rwanda FDA Pays Tribute to Victims of the 1994 Genocide Against the Tutsi

Kigali, Rwanda – May 10th, 2024

As Rwanda observes the 100 days of Kwibuka30, marking the 30th remembrance of the 1994 Genocide Against the Tutsi, Rwanda Food and Drugs Authority (Rwanda FDA) gathered at its headquarters in Nyarutarama to remember the victims and stand in solidarity with survivors.

The event, attended by the entire staff of Rwanda FDA, as well as representatives from Ibuka at both the Gasabo District and Remera Sector levels, served as a moment to reflect on the significance of this period. Speaking at the event, Prof. Emile BIENVENU, the Director General of Rwanda FDA, underscored the importance of commemorating the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi and reiterated the collective responsibility to combat genocide ideology.

“We take this moment to honour the memory of our beloved ones who were massacred during the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi,” Prof. BIENVENU remarked. “It is also a time to reaffirm our commitment to national unity, and reconciliation, and to deepen our understanding of the horrors of genocide, to root out its ideology from our society.“

During the event, Nicolas Rwaka, Director of Research at the Chancellery for Heroes, National Orders and Decorations of Honour (CHENO), provided insights into the historical context of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi, highlighting how it was systematically orchestrated by the government of the time. He urged everyone to never allow anyone to say the history of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi otherwise.

The Kwibuka30 event at Rwanda FDA served as a reminder of the resilience of the Rwandan people and their commitment to building a society based on unity, reconciliation, and mutual respect. As the nation continues to commemorate this important solemn occasion, Rwanda FDA remains dedicated to promoting peace, tolerance, and preventing genocide ideology.