{"id":67520,"date":"2016-04-07T13:14:34","date_gmt":"2016-04-07T11:14:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/message-on-the-international-day-of-reflection-on-the-genocide-in-rwanda\/"},"modified":"2016-04-07T13:14:34","modified_gmt":"2016-04-07T11:14:34","slug":"message-on-the-international-day-of-reflection-on-the-genocide-in-rwanda","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/message-on-the-international-day-of-reflection-on-the-genocide-in-rwanda\/","title":{"rendered":"Message on the International Day of Reflection on the Genocide in Rwanda"},"content":{"rendered":"

VIENNA, Austria, April 7, 2016\/APO (African Press Organization)\/ — <\/span><\/p>\n

In 1994, more than 800,000 people were systematically murdered throughout Rwanda. \u00a0The vast majority were Tutsi, but moderate Hutu, Twa and others were also targeted. \u00a0On this Day, we remember all who perished in the genocide and renew our resolve to prevent such atrocities from ever being repeated, anywhere in the world.<\/p>\n

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We should all be inspired by the survivors\u2019 courage in showing that reconciliation is possible even after such a tragedy. \u00a0With the Great Lakes region still facing serious threats to peace and security, healing and reconstruction remain essential.<\/p>\n

Honouring the victims of the genocide in Rwanda also means working for justice and accountability. \u00a0I commend United Nations Member States in the region and beyond for their continued efforts to arrest and hand over remaining fugitives and end impunity. \u00a0The best way to ensure that genocide and other egregious violations of human rights and international law can never occur again is to acknowledge shared responsibility and commit to shared action to protect those at risk.<\/p>\n

Genocide is not a single event. \u00a0It is a process that takes time and preparation. \u00a0History has repeatedly demonstrated that no part of the world is immune. \u00a0One of the key warning signs is the spread of hate speech in public discourse and the media that targets particular communities.<\/p>\n

The theme of this year\u2019s observance is \u201cFighting Genocide Ideology\u201d. \u00a0It is essential that Governments, the judiciary and civil society stand firm against hate speech and those who incite division and violence. \u00a0We must promote inclusion, dialogue and the rule of law to establish peaceful and just societies.<\/p>\n

The history of Rwanda teaches us an essential lesson. \u00a0While the capacity for the deepest evil resides in all societies, so too do the qualities of understanding, generosity and reconciliation. \u00a0Let us nurture these hallmarks of our common humanity to help build a life of dignity and security for all.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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