Thirty Years On, Genocide Survivors Share Stories at Bates

Germain Mucyo

Source

Amjambo Africa!

Date

5-2024

Volume Number

vol.7, no.2

Pages

1, 30-31

Abstract

The Bates College French and Francophone Studies Department hosted a conference in Lewiston in March called "Rwanda 30 Years After: Trauma Healing of Genocide Survivors & Intergenerational Trauma," which brought together survivors, activists, and academics. The three featured speakers -- Esther Mujawayo, Jean Bosco Rutagengwa, and Chantal Kayitesi -- discussed their experiences during the Genocide and the impacts it still has on their lives today. Includes brief profiles of the three speakers. Mujawayo is a therapist, activist, and writer who has received several awards for her work advocating for survivors and helping to heal the psychological wounds. Rutagengwa is also the author of a memoir and is the co-founder of an organization, IBUKA, which digitizes and preserves survivors' testimony. Kayitesi works to help survivors re-build their lives through the organization AVEGA (Association of Women and Children of the Genocide Agahozo).

Language

English

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