#RwoT, today we discuss the role of post-Genocide generation in building a conflict-free #Rwanda. Please join the conversation and share your views.

#Kwibuka26

The Rwandan youth accounts for over the half of Rwandan population - more than 60% of 12~ million citizens. It’s worth noting that their reconciliation and peace-building efforts are essential to the healing process.

The generation comprises of young survivors, children born out of rape or to perpetrators, and those born after the Genocide against the Tutsi. Even though they aren’t witnesses to the 1994 tragedies, their stories are emotionally attached to the history.

The youth was heavily involved in destroying #Rwanda before and during 1994. Seeing the rise of peace-building programmes across the country, led by the new youth, is inspiring.

- STORIES -

After 26 years, the new cohort has truly come of age. Young survivors, children born out of rape or to perpetrators, and those born after the Genocide against the Tutsi have stories to tell. Here’s some of the best picks:

Growing up in the post-Genocide #Rwanda

Inspirational perspectives of young survivors on what it's like to be part of renewal today.

"When I was growing up, I avoided going where there might be families; I didn’t want to see children with both parents." Alice on Genocide against the Tutsi Revisited: What Happened to the Children of Rape Victims? https://pulitzercenter.org/reporting/rwanda-genocide-revisited-what-happened-children-rape-victims

“It is truly hard for me to understand how one can kill their own family and neighbours just because they are ‘different’.” Viatora, Rwanda through the lens of youth born after Genocide. https://www.newtimes.co.rw/society/rwanda-through-lens-youth-born-after-genocide