Every year the Rwandan community comes together to commemorate the 1994 Genocide Against the Tutsi. It’s now 28 years ago when Rwanda’s history was interrupted by the atrocities of the genocide. Families were torn apart, children becoming orphans, mothers watching…
Today, we join in observing World Mental Health Day, under the global theme “Mental health care for all: let’s make it a reality”. We take the opportunity to raise awareness about the importance of fostering open and safe discussions around…
Now, is the time for youth to contribute to peace – H.E Amb. Johanna Teague, Swedish Ambassador to Rwanda. Rwanda has made tremendous progress in its pursuit of unity, reconciliation, lasting peace, and sustainable development. From a country tainted with…
Youth used to be excluded in discussions, efforts, and decision-making processes about conflict management and peacebuilding. But owing to the political will in different countries as well as various intentional initiatives and projects, youth have shown that they are able…
The lesson of history is clear: democracy always wins in the end. – Marjorie Kelly Almost 60% of Rwanda’s population is made up of young people. Most of them were born after the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi – a…
On this September 15, we join the rest of the world to commemorate the International Day of Democracy 2021, under the theme: “strengthening youth participation in decision-making processes in a changing era.” Today, we also underscore our support for democracy…
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) summarizes trafficking in persons as the acquisition of people by improper means such as force, fraud, or deception, intending to exploit them. Trafficking in persons, considered a modern form of slavery,…
For the past several months, the world has been dealing with one of the most serious global pandemics in history – COVID-19. One of the reasons the virus became so dangerous is how fast it spread across the globe. This…
Sub-Saharan Africa’s population is becoming more youthful. According to the United Nations, there were over 200 million youth aged 15-24 in Africa as of 2015, a number that is expected to continue to grow throughout the remainder of the 21st…
A Simple note to policy makers and development practitioners Today the world is encountering remarkable challenges in promoting social justice governance, democracy, transparency, press freedom, and economic development. Social Justice is essential for the long-term sustainable development of any nation.…