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Lessons from Rwanda

April 23, 2008
"Lessons from Rwanda" is an educational program developed by the United Nations to raise awareness of the Rwandan genocide and the impact it has on survivors. The website includes activities, documents, images and background information.
Discussion Questions: 
  • Why is it important to raise awareness about genocides of the past?
  • What can a study of the Rwandan genocide help us understand about human behavior?
  • In what ways is genocide education a form of genocide prevention?
  • What is necessary for a society to heal after violent conflict?
Related Facing History Resources: 
Father Romain Rurangirwa, Survivor of the Rwandan Genocide
Can Journalism Kill? The Case of Rwandan Hate Radio
Living Side-by-Side in Rwanda, Genocide Victims and Perpetrators Reconcile the Past