As I said at last year's commemoration in Kigali, we must exercise "Umuganda" – coming together in common purpose – to avert what can be prevented and counter the cruelty taking place before our eyes.
2015 Commemorations — 21st Anniversary
International Day of Reflection on the 1994 Genocide Against the Tutsi in Rwanda
07 April 2015
Events — New York
Memorial Ceremony
Conference Room 4
United Nations Headquarters, New York.
Two photos side by side depicting participants of the annual commemoration. Top photo is at UNOG. Bottom photo is at UNMISS
Around the world
Commemorative and educational activities (memorial ceremonies, educational briefings, film screenings, exhibitions) were organized by UN information centres around the world, including in (among others):
- Belgium
- Burkina Faso
- Burundi
- France
- India
- Iran
- Italy
- Kenya
- Madagascar
- South Africa
- Tanzania
- Zambia
Video Clip - NYC Commemorations
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Annual Commemoration - NYC
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The memorial ceremony included candle lighting, a moment of silence, and remarks by the Secretary-General, the Vice-President of the General Assembly, the Permanent Observer of the African Union and the Ambassadors of the Republic of Rwanda and the United States.
Ms. Régine King, a survivor of the Rwanda genocide, shared her personal testimony.