April 7 , Rwandan Genocide Remembrance
April 7 , Rwandan Genocide Remembrance Day, commemorates the tragedy that occurred in 1994, when approximately 800,000 people, mostly from the Tutsi ethnic group, were brutally murdered over a period of 100 days. The date was established by the UN to promote the memory of the victims and to reflect on the importance of preventing similar atrocities in the future.
The Rwandan genocide is one of the greatest tragedies of the 20th century, and the day serves as a time to educate new generations about the dangers of hatred, intolerance and incitement to violence.
During the day, remembrance ceremonies and educational activities are held in various parts of the world, with an emphasis on promoting peace, reconciliation and justice. Human rights organizations reinforce the need to remember the genocide to ensure that such atrocities never happen again.
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