Watch live now the official United Nations Commemoration of the International Day of Reflection on the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda in the General Assembly Hall. #Kwibuka30 webtv.un.org/en/asset/k17/k…

Remembering and Honoring the Victims of the Genocide Against the Tutsi is crucial to prevent such atrocities from happening again. We would like to thank our panelists whose remarks in today's conference echoed this important message. #Kwibuka30

Remembering and Honoring the Victims of the Genocide Against the Tutsi is crucial to prevent future atrocities from happening again. We would like to thank our panelists whose remarks in today's conference echoed this important message. #Kwibuka30

On this solemn #Kwibuka30 day, President Paul Kagame and First Lady Jeannette Kagame layed a wreath and lit the flame of hope at the Kigali Genocide Memorial, officiating the start of 100days of commemoration. #NeverAgain #Kwibuka30

Chaired by the President, H.E. Mr. Ernest Rwamucyo, the UNICEF Executive Board attended an informal briefing of the UNICEF Headquarters Efficiencies Initiative.

Ernest Rwamucyo
Mission of Rwanda UN 🇷🇼
George Laryea-Adjei

At the UN, the PM of Rwanda and the Office of DGC inaugurated the 'Peace is Our Choice' Exhibition, shedding light on the #GenocideAgainstTutsi . UN GA President Dennis Frances visited the exhibition in line with #Kwibuka30

Ambassador Ernest Rwamucyo met with Assistant Secretary-General Ahunna Eziakonwa to discuss UNDP’s launch of the Timbuktoo Africa Innovation Foundation headquartered in Kigali. They also exchanged views on potential areas of continued collaboration between Rwanda and UN Development 🇷🇼🇺🇳

Amb. Ernest Rwamucyo welcomed Ms. Sanda Ojiambo, Assistant Secretary-General and CEO of UN Global Compact, to discuss future collaborations as well as the upcoming Africa CEO Forum in Kigali and the Global Africa Business Initiative in NY. 🇷🇼

The 68th session of the Commission on the Status of Women just concluded with the adoption of agreed conclusions, emphasizing the need to integrate gender equality into poverty eradication, institution strengthening, and financing.

Honored to co-host the Commonwealth reception with UK at the UN 🇬🇧🇺🇳 &incoming Chair Permanent Mission of Samoa to the UN

Amb Ernest Rwamucyo highlighted our rich tapestry of cultures, traditions, & histories.He called upon us to “reaffirm our dedication to advancing the well-being of all Commonwealth nations”

Chief Gender Monitor Nadine G.Umutoni🇷🇼 shared Rwanda's Gender Responsive Budgeting journey at a seminar organized by Finland's Mission to the UN 🇫🇮🇺🇳, discussing how gender-responsive budgeting uplifts women, emphasizing capacity building & data-driven resource allocation. #CSW68

Rwanda is proud to join other countries in our unwavering dedication to prevention.
Together, we commit to a future free from conflict.

In the #UNSC open debate, Amb Ernest Rwamucyo highlighted Rwanda's emphasis on empowering all, especially women and youth, for sustainable peace.
Key points: Understanding root causes, dismantling barriers, and sharing lessons in reconciliation.

Hon. Min Dr. Valentine Uwamariya met with Klára Šimáčková Laurenčíková, Czechia's Deputy Minister for European Affairs and Government Commissioner for Human Rights
Their discussion centered on gender mainstreaming, combating GBV, women’s political participation, and Rwanda’s Maputo Protocol experience.

Hon. Minister Dr. Valentine Uwamariya met with Antonia Orellana (ella/she), Chile's Minister of Women and Gender Equity,
Their discussion focused on gender equality, women's empowerment, and future collaborations in rural women's agricultural empowerment.

Hon. Min. Dr. Valentine Uwamariya & USG Rabab Fatima @UNHighRep

They discussed the #LLDC3 conference preparations, which will take place in Kigali in June 2024, and the possibility of collaborating on a side event bringing together global women leaders. #CSW68

Lors de la réunion de la Francophonie, Dr. Valentine Uwamariya a mis en avant l'autonomisation des femmes comme clé pour une inclusion économique durable.
Malgré des progrès notables, elle a souligné les défis persistants et appelé à un monde d'égalité et d'inclusion.

At #CSW68 , Ministry of Gender & Family Promotion | Rwanda's Dr. Valentine Uwamariya highlighted Rwanda's progress on gender equality through policies boosting women's labor force participation, access to finance & digital financial services - a model for empowering women & inclusive development

Hon. Minister Dr. Valentine Uwamariya met with H.E Kaoutar Krikou, Minister of National Solidarity, Family, and the Status of Women of Algeria

They discussed women's empowerment, agriculture entrepreneurship, education, & science/tech, and avenues for future collaboration

At a Ministerial roundtable, Hon Min Dr. Valentine Uwamariya highlighted Rwanda's commitment to gender equality, emphasizing economic empowerment, bridging poverty gaps, and supporting women in male-dominated sectors. #CSW68