Rwanda and the international community on April 7 begin the 100-day commemoration of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, which claimed the lives of more than one million people.

The Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) received 483 complaints related to genocide ideology in 2025, signaling a rise from 454 cases reported in 2024, RIB spokesperson Dr. Thierry B. Murangira has confirmed.

The spokesperson of the Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB), Dr. Thierry B. Murangira, has said that understanding the significance of Kwibuka, the commemoration of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, plays a key role in preventing crimes, particularly those linked to genocide ideology.

Minister of National Unity and Civic Engagement, Dr. Jean Damascène Bizimana, has called on Rwandans to use the 32nd commemoration of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi as a moment to strengthen unity and intensify efforts to combat genocide ideology.

The Archbishop of Kigali and President of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Rwanda, Antoine Cardinal Kambanda, has urged Rwandans to stand in solidarity with survivors of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, calling for compassion and collective responsibility as the country prepares for the 32nd commemoration.

As Rwanda prepares for the 32nd commemoration of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, the Rwanda Biomedical Centre (RBC) has unveiled a nationwide mental health response plan to ensure swift support for individuals likely to experience trauma during the remembrance period.

The Government of Rwanda has renewed its call for citizens to decisively reject and combat genocide ideology, as national preparations intensify for the 32nd commemoration of the Genocide against the Tutsi.

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.