The organization Ibuka Mémoire et Justice Belgium has planned a conference to mark the 32nd anniversary of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi.
The event will focus on international justice and the fight against genocide denial. It will take place on March 27, 2026, in Brussels, Belgium, at the Centre Communautaire Laïc Juif (CCLJ).
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Preserving the Memory of the Genocide
Every year, Ibuka Mémoire et Justice Belgium organizes remembrance activities. These events honor the victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda.
In addition, the activities aim to preserve historical memory. They also raise awareness about justice and accountability.
However, organizers say remembrance remains necessary even today. This is because genocide denial and hate speech continue to spread.
Experts to Discuss Memory and Justice
The conference will bring together researchers, legal experts, and other participants. They will discuss how to preserve historical truth and fight misinformation.
First, the opening session will feature remarks from the President of Ibuka Belgium, Eugène Twagira Mutabazi.
Meanwhile, Nicolas Zomersztajn, Director of the Centre Communautaire Laïc Juif and Editor-in-Chief of Regards, will also address participants.
Discussions on History and Regional Challenges
The discussions will focus on two main themes. First, participants will address remembrance and the transmission of history. Second, they will examine transnational justice and genocide ideology in the Great Lakes region.
Political analyst Sadjo Thiam will present a talk on colonialism and its long-term consequences.
Meanwhile, Nadine Nibigira will analyze the situation in the Great Lakes region after the Genocide against the Tutsi. She will also discuss ways to address its lasting effects.
Focus on Justice and Hate Speech
The second panel will focus on international justice and the fight against hate speech.
Alain Gauthier and Dafroza Mukarumongi Gauthier will discuss the role of the French justice system. They are founders of the organization Collectif des Parties Civiles pour le Rwanda (CPCR).
In addition, Félix Mukwiza Ndahinda will deliver a lecture on the history of hate speech. He will also provide a comparative analysis of ongoing acts targeting Tutsi communities in the Great Lakes region.
Overall, the conference aims to strengthen discussions on justice, remembrance, and the fight against genocide ideology.
