Today, the Defence Spokesperson, Brigadier General Ronald Rwivanga (photo), addressed students at Green Hills Academy in Kigali as part of the school’s commemoration of the 31st Anniversary of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi.
His lecture, titled “Modern Denial by Propagandists Abroad: Exploring How the Youth Can Contribute to Being Agents of Truth and Influence Global Perceptions of the Genocide against the Tutsi” focused on the critical role played by young people in defending historical truth and challenging genocide denial.
Brigadier General Rwivanga emphasised that despite decades of documented truth and international recognition, there are still propagandists, especially abroad, who continue to distort or deny the reality of the genocide.
He urged students to actively challenge such narratives, particularly in the digital space where misinformation spreads quickly.
By using social media and other online platforms, young people can become powerful advocates for truth and remembrance, ensuring that the world does not forget or misrepresent what occurred in 1994.
Jacky UWIMANA, the High School Vice Principal, highlighted the importance of each individual’s role in building a better future and preventing similar atrocities from occurring elsewhere in the world. (End)