COMESA Businesswomen honor Rwandan Genocide victims, foster reconciliation
COMESA Businesswomen honor Rwandan Genocide victims, foster reconciliation
Kigali, Rwanda – A delegation of women entrepreneurs from the COMESA Federation of Women in Business paid a poignant visit to the Kigali Genocide Memorial on 19th February 2024. The Memorial serves as a somber reminder of the horrific 1994 genocide against the Tutsi people, which claimed the lives of an estimated 800,000 Rwandans.
The visit provided the COMESA Businesswomen with a profound opportunity to learn about the historical context of the genocide, its devastating consequences, and the ongoing efforts toward reconciliation and healing. The memorial’s educational programs focus on promoting sustainable livelihoods, trauma healing, and peace education, recognizing their crucial role in preventing future conflicts.
By honoring the victims of the genocide and expressing solidarity with the Rwandan people, the COMESA Businesswomen demonstrated their commitment to social responsibility and their belief in the power of unity and renewal. The visit underscored the importance of remembering the past as a means of building a more peaceful and just future.
COMESA Businesswomen honor Rwandan Genocide victims, foster reconciliation
Kigali, Rwanda – A delegation of women entrepreneurs from the COMESA Federation of Women in Business paid a poignant visit to the Kigali Genocide Memorial on 19th February 2024. The Memorial serves as a somber reminder of the horrific 1994 genocide against the Tutsi people, which claimed the lives of an estimated 800,000 Rwandans.
The visit provided the COMESA Businesswomen with a profound opportunity to learn about the historical context of the genocide, its devastating consequences, and the ongoing efforts toward reconciliation and healing. The memorial’s educational programs focus on promoting sustainable livelihoods, trauma healing, and peace education, recognizing their crucial role in preventing future conflicts.
By honoring the victims of the genocide and expressing solidarity with the Rwandan people, the COMESA Businesswomen demonstrated their commitment to social responsibility and their belief in the power of unity and renewal. The visit underscored the importance of remembering the past as a means of building a more peaceful and just future.
