First Lady Jeannette Kagame, in a message shared on Twitter, on Friday, April 7, reminded Rwandans that Kwibuka is not just a saying, has no specific period, and cannot be defined by the past 29 years.

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Every year, on April 7, Rwandans and friends of Rwanda across the world, join hands to begin a 100-days commemoration of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in which over a million lives perished.

The commemoration is aimed at paying tribute to the victims, standing with the survivors, as well as recognising the resilience of Rwandans.

"Kwibuka is not just a saying! Kwibuka has no specific period, nor can it be defined by these past 29 years! In this Kwibuka29, let us all protect the memory of our loved ones from ever fading away, while honoring the resilience of our survivors. Remember - Unite - Renew!” Mrs. Kagame tweeted.

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Meanwhile, a number of individuals, dignitaries and institutions are continuing to share their messages of comfort and hope as the commemoration period commences.

The United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres, on Friday morning, called on the international community to reflect on the tragedy and take action to prevent similar atrocities from happening again.

"We pay tribute to the resilience of the survivors. We recognize the journey of the Rwandan people towards healing, restoration, and reconciliation,” he said.

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