It's important to learn about the Rwandan Genocide for many reason, including honoring the victims but also to prevent future things like this from happening. The genocide, also known as the Rwandan Massacre, was a time of a lot of murder and violence that happened in Rwanda from April to July 1994.
The violence was started by the assassination of the Rwandan president Juvénal Habyarimana on April 6, 1994. The Hutu-led government of Rwanda blamed the Tutsis, and started doing mass killings against them. Around 1 million people, mostly Tutsis and moderate Hutus, died because of this genocide.
The genocide had a big impact on Rwanda and the world, showing the dangers of hatred between ethnic groups and what happens if big countries don't do anything to stop it. Bigger countries weren't able to stop the genocide, mostly because they didn't do anything when they had the chance.
While researching, we found interesting information about the genocide and the part that other countries played in it. When Rwanda was controlled by Belgium, the Belgians favored the Tutsis, which led to a deep divide between the Hutus and the Tutsis. After Rwanda became independent from Belgium in 1962, there was still conflict between the 2 groups, which all led up to the president's assassination in 1994 and the genocide that came after it.
We also discovered that there were some international powers involved in the genocide. France is accused of supporting the Hutus in the genocide, by doings thigs such as providing military assistance and training the Hutus for the atrocities. This involvement is still a point of contention and discussion, and it is not certain that they did anything.
To honor the victims of the Rwandan Genocide and educate future generations, we propose establishing "The Garden of Remembrance and Hope." This memorial will be a peaceful and reflective place designed to preserve the memory of the genocide and teach valuable lessons.
The memorial will feature:
The new memorial will be located in Kigali, the capital city of Rwanda, and will cost approximately $20 million. It will serve as a symbol of hope and reconciliation, providing a physical space for the Rwandan community to commemorate the genocide, honor the victims, and work towards a brighter future.