Kwibuka (Remembrance) in Rwanda
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Kwibuka (Remembrance) in Rwanda is the annual national commemoration period honoring the victims of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi through memorial events, reflection, and education.
All labels observed (2)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Kwibuka (Remembrance) in Rwanda canonical | 1 |
| United Nations International Day of Reflection on the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
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NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
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Target entity: Kwibuka (Remembrance) in Rwanda Context triple: [1994 Rwandan genocide, commemoratedAs, Kwibuka (Remembrance) in Rwanda]
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A Thousand Hills: Rwanda’s Rebirth and the Man Who Dreamed It
*A Thousand Hills: Rwanda’s Rebirth and the Man Who Dreamed It* is a nonfiction book by journalist Stephen Kinzer that chronicles Rwanda’s post-genocide recovery and the leadership of Paul Kagame in reshaping the nation.
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Hotel Rwanda
Hotel Rwanda is a 2004 historical drama film depicting the true story of a hotel manager who shelters Tutsi refugees during the Rwandan genocide.
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United Nations Assistance Mission in Rwanda
The United Nations Assistance Mission in Rwanda (UNAMIR) was a UN peacekeeping operation deployed in the early 1990s that became tragically associated with its limited ability to prevent or halt the 1994 Rwandan genocide.
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1994 Rwandan genocide
The 1994 Rwandan genocide was a mass slaughter in which extremist Hutu militias and civilians killed an estimated 800,000 Tutsi and moderate Hutu over about 100 days, making it one of the most horrific genocides of the late 20th century.
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Kigali Genocide Memorial
The Kigali Genocide Memorial is a major commemorative and educational site in Rwanda that honors the victims of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi and documents its history and impact.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
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Target entity: Kwibuka (Remembrance) in Rwanda Target entity description: Kwibuka (Remembrance) in Rwanda is the annual national commemoration period honoring the victims of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi through memorial events, reflection, and education.
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A.
A Thousand Hills: Rwanda’s Rebirth and the Man Who Dreamed It
*A Thousand Hills: Rwanda’s Rebirth and the Man Who Dreamed It* is a nonfiction book by journalist Stephen Kinzer that chronicles Rwanda’s post-genocide recovery and the leadership of Paul Kagame in reshaping the nation.
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B.
Hotel Rwanda
Hotel Rwanda is a 2004 historical drama film depicting the true story of a hotel manager who shelters Tutsi refugees during the Rwandan genocide.
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C.
United Nations Assistance Mission in Rwanda
The United Nations Assistance Mission in Rwanda (UNAMIR) was a UN peacekeeping operation deployed in the early 1990s that became tragically associated with its limited ability to prevent or halt the 1994 Rwandan genocide.
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D.
1994 Rwandan genocide
The 1994 Rwandan genocide was a mass slaughter in which extremist Hutu militias and civilians killed an estimated 800,000 Tutsi and moderate Hutu over about 100 days, making it one of the most horrific genocides of the late 20th century.
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E.
Kigali Genocide Memorial
The Kigali Genocide Memorial is a major commemorative and educational site in Rwanda that honors the victims of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi and documents its history and impact.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (54)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
annual event
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memorial observance ⓘ national commemoration period ⓘ |
| aimsTo |
educate younger generations about the genocide
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honor victims of the genocide against the Tutsi ⓘ preserve memory of the genocide ⓘ prevent genocide ideology and denial ⓘ promote unity and reconciliation ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
United Nations International Day of Reflection on the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda
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linked to:
Kwibuka (Remembrance) in Rwanda
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| commemorates | victims of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi ⓘ |
| country | Rwanda ⓘ |
| extendedCommemorationPeriodLength | 100 days ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
genocide prevention education
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honoring genocide victims ⓘ remembrance of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi ⓘ supporting genocide survivors ⓘ |
| hasGlobalDimension |
Rwandan diaspora commemorations worldwide
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international remembrance events ⓘ |
| hasHashtag |
#Kwibuka
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#Kwibuka30 ⓘ |
| hasKeyLocation |
Bisesero Genocide Memorial
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Gisozi Genocide Memorial ⓘ
linked to:
Kigali Genocide Memorial
Kigali Genocide Memorial ⓘ Murambi Genocide Memorial ⓘ Ntarama Genocide Memorial ⓘ Nyamata Genocide Memorial ⓘ |
| hasOfficialLanguage |
English
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French ⓘ Kinyarwanda ⓘ |
| includes |
candlelight vigils
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educational programs ⓘ media campaigns about genocide remembrance ⓘ memorial ceremonies ⓘ national mourning period ⓘ public talks and dialogues ⓘ survivor testimonies ⓘ visits to genocide memorial sites ⓘ |
| initialMourningPeriodLength | 7 days ⓘ |
| isOrganizedBy |
Government of Rwanda
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National Commission for the Fight against Genocide (CNLG) ⓘ Rwandan genocide memorial institutions ⓘ |
| nameLanguage | Kinyarwanda ⓘ |
| nameMeaning | remembrance ⓘ |
| relatedTo |
1994 genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda
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Rwandan national identity ⓘ post-genocide reconciliation policies ⓘ |
| startDateSignificance | anniversary of the beginning of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi ⓘ |
| startsOn | 7 April ⓘ |
| symbolizes |
collective memory
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commitment to “Never Again” ⓘ national mourning ⓘ |
| timePeriod | annual ⓘ |
| usesSymbol |
Kwibuka logo
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flame of remembrance ⓘ |
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Referenced by (2)
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Kwibuka (Remembrance) in Rwanda
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United Nations International Day of Reflection on the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda
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