On Thursday, May 29, the Place du Souvenir Africain in Dakar hosted a poignant screening of the documentary ‘Face of Resilience,’ drawing a large and engaged audience from the Rwandan community and friends of Rwanda.
Organized by Ibuka Mémoire et Justice Senegal in collaboration with the Embassy of Rwanda in Senegal and the Goethe-Institut Senegal, the event shed light on the enduring spirit and resilience of the Rwandan people in the aftermath of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi.
Following the documentary screening, attendees participated in a thought-provoking panel discussion featuring Divine Gashugi, the film’s producer. Gashugi’s insights added depth to the collective reflection on resilience and the importance of memory.
Ambassador Jean Pierre Karabaranga, Rwanda’s envoy to Senegal, commended the robust attendance of the Rwandan community and friends of Rwanda, stressing the imperative of combating genocide denial and fostering resilience.
“It is essential to remember and honor the victims of the Genocide against the Tutsi while steadfastly opposing any attempts at denial,” Ambassador Karabaranga remarked.
Philip Küppers, Director of Goethe-Institut Senegal, expressed solidarity with collaborative efforts aimed at promoting cultural understanding and historical awareness through events of such significance.
The Place du Souvenir Africain, the venue for the screening, holds a dedicated space for commemorating the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda, making it a fitting and poignant location for this event.
Attendees engaged in meaningful discussions following the screening, reflecting on the lessons learned and the ongoing commitment to preserving the memory of the genocide while bolstering resilience.
This event served as a solemn reminder of the collective duty to remember and educate future generations about past atrocities, thereby striving to prevent their recurrence.
