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Common Lit: Dark History of Rwanda's Genocide
A learning module that begins with "Dark History of Rwanda's Genocide," accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned online through free teacher and...
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Idea International: Rwanda: Women Hold Up Half the Parliament [Pdf]
An account of the rise of the political power and strength of the women of Rwanda. The historical background of female oppression and persecution is noted as are the conditions which enabled the female population to follow a different...
Human Rights Watch
Human Rights Watch: Leave None to Tell the Story: Genocide in Rwanda
This site has the complete report from March 1999 that explains the history of the Rwandan genocide. This is an extensive resource and an excellent source of information.
US Department of State
Us Department of State: Archive: Human Rights Report: Rwanda
Report on the genocide of the Tutsis by the Hutu in Rwanda. The report provides a summary of actions taken by the Tutsis in great detail. (1997)
University of North Carolina
American Diplomacy: Rwanda, Trials of Concurrent Jurisdiction
While the focus of this article is on the genocide trials in Rwanda and before the International Tribunal, there is information on the concept of concurrent jurisdiction as it applies to this specific situation. (Published January 1998)
American Public Media
American Public Media: American Radio Works: The Few Who Stayed: Defying Genocide
This site includes a one-hour radio documentary account of the Rwandan genocide in addition to related links.
US Holocaust Memorial Museum
U.s. Holocaust Memorial Museum: Genocide Timeline
A chronology of the development of the idea of "genocide" and the legalities which have developed since the mid 20th century to prosecute perpetrators of genocide around the world.
US Holocaust Memorial Museum
U.s. Holocaust Memorial Museum: Rwanda: The First Genocide Conviction
Article about the genocide of the Tutsi population in Rwanda and the prosecution of Jean-Paul Akayesu for genocide.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Rwanda: History
Rwanda has suffered the horror of genocide. Read how this has affected the country and how the country is recovering from its recent history. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
The History Place
The History Place:rwanda 1994
Detailed article that examines the genocide that occurred in Rwanda in 1994 killing over 800,000 people.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Rwanda: Government
A brief account of the government of Rwanda and the problems it is addressing as a result of the 1994 genocide. Find a chart of the current governmental officials and a look at the set-up of the government. Information is from the U.S....
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Rwanda: Economy
Find out how Rwanda has rebuilt its economy since the genocide of the 1990s. Current information on foreign investment, eco-tourism, and agriculture. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
PBS
Pbs Frontline: Ghosts of Rwanda
Frontline provides a great teacher resource for educating learners about Rwandan genocide. Features firsthand accounts, Rwandan history, and facts about genocide in World War II.
BBC
Bbc News: Rwandan Ruling Party Wins Election
The ruling party of Rwanda was elected in the first election since the 1994 genocide killings. Paul Kagame remains as president with a resounding victory. However, there are strong questions and concerns as to how democratic the election...
PBS
Pbs: Hopes on the Horizon: Rwanda
A companion website to a documentary on the rise of pro-democracy movements in Rwanda during the 1990s.
BBC
Bbc News: Rwanda President Sworn In
An account of the swearing in of Paul Kagame, the first Rwandan President elected since the 1994 genocide killings. Quotes made by Kagame are noted as are his expectations for the future. The process leading to his windfall election...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Women in Parliament
In this video segment from Wide Angle, learn about the representation of women in Rwanda's parliament.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Small Business
This video from Wide Angle profiles Rwanda's new economy through the small business of Epiphanie Mukashyaka, a woman widowed by recent genocide.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Breaking New Ground
This video from Wide Angle provides a look at some of the women who are leading Rwanda in government, business and promoting peace.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Suffering and Recovery
Learn about the role local churches played in bringing Hutus and Tutsis together in the aftermath of the Rwandan genocide in this Wide Angle video segment.
BBC
Bbc News: Text of Kagame's Victory Speech
The text of Rwandan President Kagame's victory speech is found on this site. This was the first presidential election since the genocides of 1994. Links to related topics including the genocide are included.
Curated OER
The History Place:rwanda 1994
Detailed article that examines the genocide that occurred in Rwanda in 1994 killing over 800,000 people.
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