The United Nations stands with the people of Rwanda. And we stand with all those, everywhere, who refuse to surrender our future to fear, division, or silence.
2026 Commemorations ¡ª 32nd Anniversary
International Day of Reflection on the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda
10:00 am ¨C 11:30 am (EST/NY time)
Events — New York
Memorial Ceremony
General Assembly Hall
United Nations Headquarters, New York
Memorial Ceremony to mark the 32nd anniversary of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda, organized by the Department of Global Communications and the Permanent Mission of Rwanda to the United Nations.
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Starting 16:00 CET
Events — Geneva
Palais des Nations, Geneva
The UN Office at Geneva in collaboration with the Permanent Mission of Rwanda to the UN Office in Geneva marks the International Day starting at 16:00 CET. A candle lighting in memory of the victims of the genocide is followed by a survivor sharing their testimony.
Starting 10 a.m.
Events — Nairobi
UNON Complex
The UN Office at Nairobi in collaboration with the Rwanda High Commission in Kenya marks the International Day starting 10 a.m. A candle lighting in memory of the victims of the genocide is followed by a survivor sharing their testimony.
Starting 5 p.m.
Events — Vienna
CR7
Vienna International Centre
The UN Office at Vienna in collaboration with the Permanent Mission of Rwanda to the UN Office in Vienna marks the International Day starting at 5 p.m.
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Events — Paris
Room IV
UNESCO Headquarters, Paris, France
Roundtable ¡®Remembering the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi: Education, memory and dialogue¡¯.
Around the world
Commemorative and educational activities are organized by UN information centres around the world.