8:00–8:30 a.m.
Event program
Schedule of events
The original two-day program, reorganized for easier reading and historical reference.
Friday, April 26, 2019
Symposium on Genocide · Learning from the Past
8:30–8:40 a.m.
Introduction
Dean Nell Jessup Newton, Notre Dame Law School
8:40–10:00 a.m.
Session I
Genocide Awareness and Prevention
- The 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi — Jean-Marie Kamatali
- The role of the UN and world leaders in preventing genocide — Marie-Rose Gatete
- Roots of genocide: the case of Rwanda — Dr. Charles Rufuku
- Two Weeks in Rwanda: A Transformational Journey — Pamela Cronkright
10:10–11:20 a.m.
Session II
Rape as a Tool of Genocide
- Gender propaganda in Rwanda and rape of Tutsi women — Christine Venter
- Tested to the Limit testimony — Consolee Nishimwe
- The trauma for victims and children born of rape — Dr. Catherine Borshuk
11:30 a.m.–12:10 p.m.
Lunch
12:10–1:25 p.m.
Session III
Genocide Ideology and Denial
- Genocide Ideology and Denial — Dr. Usta Kaitesi
- Stages of Genocide — Marcus Steiner
- The role of scholars in genocide prevention — Jean-Marie Kamatali
- Genocide education in museums and classrooms — Kelley Szany
1:30–2:45 p.m.
Session IV
Forgiveness and Unity for Sustainable Peace
- The importance of forgiveness — Kizito Kalima
- The role of good leadership in peace building — Amber Maze
- The role of individuals dedicated to peace — Marcus Steiner
- Teaching unity and reconciliation to promote peace — Kizito Kalima
4:00–6:00 p.m.
Walk to Remember
6:45–7:45 p.m.
Session V
Message of Hope
- Message of Hope — Dr. Phodidas Ndamyumugabe, author of Rwanda Beyond Wildest Imagination
Saturday, April 27, 2019
25th Commemoration of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi
2:30–6:30 p.m.
Kwibuka 25 Commemoration
A gathering to remember the victims and reflect on Rwanda’s path of healing, resilience, and renewal.
April 26–27, 2019
Both days