On Thursday, October 23, 2025, Nyaruguru District hosted a meeting of the Unity and Resilience Forum, bringing together local leaders, religious representatives, and citizens. The event aimed to implement the national activities of the Month of Unity and Resilience, held under the theme: “Let’s Promote Unity and Resilience.”
Intwararumuri Uwase Patricie, the representative of Unity Club Intwararumuri, emphasized that Rwanda’s journey of unity and resilience requires continuous and in-depth dialogue among citizens to completely eradicate genocide ideology and to support those who have completed their sentences for crimes committed during the Genocide against the Tutsi to reintegrate into normal life.
“Although significant progress has been made, there is still a need for comprehensive discussions that will help eliminate genocide ideology from people’s minds. It is also essential to support those who completed their sentences to rebuild their lives and reintegrate peacefully into society.” She stated.
Dr. Murwanashyaka Emmanuel, the Mayor of Nyaruguru district commended the efforts made by various institutions, particularly the Government of National Unity, in promoting activities that strengthen unity and resilience among Rwandans.
He said: “I appreciate the progress made in promoting unity and resilience among Rwandans. However, as leaders, we continue to put more effort into initiatives that improve citizens’ well-being while preventing anything that could bring back division.”
“Our unity is our strength, and our strength is our resilience. Therefore, the unity and resilience of Rwandans are the very essence of our life.” Added Mayor.
The meeting also reflected on the role of some religious leaders and congregants who failed to uphold moral courage during the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. Religious leaders present at the meeting, including Bishop Habimfura Vincent of Nyaruguru Diocese in the Anglican Church of Rwanda, and Pastor Eugene Rutagarama, Deputy Senior Pastor of ADEPR Rwanda, reaffirmed their commitment to promoting peace, unity, and the fight against divisionism among Rwandans.
Every year, the month of October is dedicated to commemorating and promoting Unity and Resilience a time for Rwandans to reflect on the progress made in building a cohesive nation, to assess remaining challenges, and to develop strategies to overcome them.
A study conducted by MINUBUMWE (Ministry of National Unity and Civic Engagement) in 2023 revealed that Rwanda has made remarkable progress where individual resilience reached 75%, while institutional resilience stood at 92%, a clear indication that the country’s unity and resilience journey continues to yield positive results.
