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The Gacaca courts were presented as a method of transitional justice, claimed by the Rwandan government to promote communal healing and rebuilding in the wake of the Rwandan Genocide. Rwanda has especially focused on community rebuilding placing justice in the hands of trusted citizens.

The Gacaca courts were presented as a method of transitional justice, claimed by the Rwandan government to promote communal healing and rebuilding in the wake of the Rwandan Genocide. Rwanda has especially focused on community rebuilding placing justice in the hands of trusted citizens.

Coalition Against Global Genocide (COAGG)

COAGG's mission is to educate, motivate and empower individuals and communities to oppose Genocide and Crimes Against Humanity. COAGG has a speakers bureau of individuals who will go into classrooms to speak of their experiences.

IWitness - USC Shoah Foundation: The Genocide Against the Tutsi in Rwanda

Through this activity, students will learn about the history of the Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda specifically, the history of genocide generally, and the stages of genocide. They will also be introduced to testimony of eyewitnesses who survived.

How Young Rwandan Genocide Survivors are Documenting 25 Years of Healing

A brief video documenting the efforts of three survivors to show their country's resilience through photography. (8 min)

Rwanda Peace Narratives: A Curriculum Toolkit that Challenges American Youth to Create Positive Change

A collection of five lessons that teach about the Rwandan Genocide through the voices of some of its youngest survivors. Includes all materials as well as information regarding how to implement the lessons.

USC Shoah Foundation: Resources for Teaching About the Genocide in Rwanda

An amazing resource for educators that provides information, access to witness testimony, as well as lesson plans for students in 6-12th grade.

Ghosts of Rwanda Teacher's Guide

This teacher's guide accompanies the FRONTLINE documentary "Ghosts of Rwanda"

Ghosts of Rwanda

This FRONTLINE program is a special two-hour documentary to mark the 10th anniversary of the Rwandan genocide. In addition to the documentary, there is a timeline, interviews, and an analysis of the genocide.

Genocide Archive of Rwanda - Video Testimonies

The Genocide Archive of Rwanda collections contain over 100 testimonies from survivors, rescuers, elders, and perpetrators of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi. Please be aware that some testimonies contain sensitive content.