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Kwibuka 32: Remembering the 1994 Genocide Against the Tutsi in Rwanda

Posted: April 6, 2026
Written by: Genocide Survivors Foundation

This coming Tuesday, April 7, marks the International Day of Reflection on the 1994 Genocide Against the Tutsi in Rwanda. This year marks 32 years since the genocide, during which more than one million innocent men, women, and children were brutally murdered solely because of their Tutsi ethnicity.

Each year, the 100-day period beginning on April 7 is observed as Kwibuka – which means “to remember” in Kinyarwanda. Kwibuka is not only a time of remembrance, but also a moment for reflection and renewed commitment.

It is a time to reflect on the devastating consequences of the ideology of genocide—an ideology that led to neighbors turning against neighbors, teachers against students, doctors against patients, and even faith leaders betraying those who sought refuge in places of worship. These atrocities serve as a stark reminder of how deeply dangerous hate, division, and dehumanization can become when left unchallenged.

As we mark Kwibuka 32, we are called to renew our commitment to preventing and stopping genocide and other mass atrocity crimes.

At a time when identity-based violence and global crises continue to rise, and as many communities confront increasing levels of hate and extremism, this year’s commemoration must also serve as a catalyst for action. It is an opportunity to reaffirm our shared humanity, to actively resist the forces of hatred and division, and to work collectively toward a world grounded in empathy, justice, and peaceful coexistence.

Upcoming Programs

As we prepare to commemorate Kwibuka 32, we invite you to participate in upcoming programs across the United States including those set out below.

United Nations Department of Global Communication and the Permanent Mission of the Republic of Rwanda to the UN Program

Tuesday, April 7 from 10:00 am – 11:15 am EDT

Download the UN event flyer (PDF)

You can also watch the program live on UN Web TV using the following link.

International Day of Reflection on the 1994 Genocide Against the Tutsi in Rwanda – Annual Commemoration | UN Web TV

Embassy of Rwanda in Washington D.C. Program

Tuesday, April 7 from 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm EDT

Download the Embassy event flyer (PDF)

Center for Holocaust, Human Rights and Genocide Education (Chhange) at Brookdale Community College Program

Thursday, April 9 from 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm EDT

Download the Chhange event flyer (PDF)

The Austin Rwandan Community Program

Saturday, April 25, 12:00 pm – 05:00 pm EDT

Download the Austin event flyer (PDF)

US National Commemoration and Survivors’ Reunion in Michigan Program – Organized by Ibuka USA

Saturday, May 23 at 8:00 pm EDT – Sunday, May 24 at 3:00 pm EDT

Download the Ibuka USA event flyer (PDF)

Additional Kwibuka 32 Events

To find additional Kwibuka 32 events across the United States, or to locate a program near you, please visit the Ibuka USA calendar of events at the link below:

Kwibuka 32 in the USA | Remember – Unite – Renew | Ibuka USA

Get Involved

We also encourage you to consider organizing a Kwibuka 32 program in your school, place of worship, or local community. If you would like support in planning and hosting an event, please reach out—we would be honored to assist.

Throughout the 100-day commemoration period,you can also follow, engage with, and share programs and reflections on social media using the hashtag #Kwibuka32.

A Shared Responsibility

Thank you in advance for your participation in these important remembrance and educational efforts.

Despite the many challenges facing our world today, Genocide Survivors Foundation continues to believe that through individual and collective action, we can build a more just, stable, and peaceful future for all.

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