The National Human Rights Commission, this weekend, joined Rwandans in honouring the victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi.

The chairperson of the commission, Madeleine Nirere, said that 19 years after the Genocide, most Rwandans are aware of their rights, adding that it is the commission's mandate to ensure that all are acquainted.

Several speakers talked about the history of the Genocide against the Tutsi.

Antoine Mugesera, a historian and former Senator, gave a detailed presentation on discrimination cases in Rwanda from the early 1950s through the Genocide in 1994.

"I advise survivors to try and live with some of the perpetrators in our communities; be ready that some will come with a negative attitude. Be accommodative but also vigilant," said Mugesera.

According to one of the genocide survivors, Dative Nzamugulisuka, the Genocide was no doubt organised by people in the highest offices in the country.

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