MEDIA ADVISORY

THE 32^ND COMMEMORATION OF THE 1994 GENOCIDE AGAINST THE TUTSI IN RWANDA KWIBUKA32

What: The African Union Commission (AUC), through the Department of Political Affairs, Peace and Security (PAPS), in collaboration with the Embassy of the Republic of Rwanda in Ethiopia and Permanent Mission to the African Union, will organize Kwibuka 32, marking the 32nd commemoration of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda. The annual commemoration provides an opportunity to honor the memory of over one million Tutsi killed, stand in solidarity with survivors, and reaffirm Africa’s collective commitment to preventing genocide, promoting unity, and safeguarding human rights. The program will include:

• a Walk to Remember, 
• lighting of the Flame of Remembrance, 
• launch of the AU Human Rights Virtual Memorial,
• introduction of the component of the 1994 Genocide Against the Tusti in Rwanda and messages of reflection from AU officials and invited guests.

When: Monday, 7 April 2026, starting from 8:30 AM (EAT)

Where: African Union Headquarters, Nelson Mandela Hall, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Participants:

The commemoration is expected to be attended by:

• Leadership and staff of the African Union Commission.
• Representatives of AU Member States.
• Members of the Diplomatic Corps accredited to the AU.
• Representatives of AU Organs and Regional Economic Communities.
• Religious leaders.
• Representatives of international organizations, UN agencies.
• Civil society, think tank, media and academia.
• Members of the Rwandan community in Ethiopia.

Journalists are invited to cover the 32^nd commemoration of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda and are kindly requested to arrive early to the venue to facilitate accreditation and security procedures.

For further information please contact:

1. Mr. Wurie Bah, Senior Communication Officer, Information and Communication Directorate, African Union Commission. Email: Bahw@africanunion.org

2. Mr. INGABIRE Jean Claude, Communication Officer, Embassy of the Republic of Rwanda to the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia | Email: jcingabire@minaffet.gov.rw

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