As Rwanda prepares to mark the 32nd commemoration of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, AVEGA Agahozo has urged the public to remain vigilant and extend support to survivors showing signs of trauma.
In a message shared ahead of the commemoration period, the association called on Rwandans and friends of Rwanda to stand in solidarity with genocide survivors, particularly those experiencing psychological distress, a condition that often resurfaces during remembrance activities.
AVEGA further emphasized the need to actively reject genocide ideology and safeguard the country’s hard-earned progress in unity and resilience, underlining the importance of collective responsibility in preserving these gains.
More than three decades after the Genocide against the Tutsi was halted, Rwanda continues to register significant progress in rebuilding social cohesion. However, the association stressed that sustaining this trajectory requires continuous efforts in truth-telling, historical awareness, and sustained psychosocial support for survivors.
Established in 1995 in the immediate aftermath of the genocide, AVEGA Agahozo brings together widows of the Genocide against the Tutsi and remains a key pillar in supporting their social, economic and mental well-being.
