FIFTEENTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE RWANDAN GENOCIDE

Early day motion 1177, tabled 24 March 2009 by Eric Joyce (Labour). Signed by 79 members.

That this House recognises the 15 year anniversary commemoration of the genocide in Rwanda which began in April 1994 and resulted in around one million dead in 100 days; urges the United Nations as well as all countries to learn from its terrible consequences and act decisively to prevent genocide; acknowledges the enduring legacy of the genocide for the 400,000 survivors in Rwanda today, many of whom are vulnerable widows and orphans; condemns continued instances of attacks on genocide survivors; notes that shelter, education, healthcare and livelihood programmes to deliver restorative justice for survivors are vital for reconciliation in Rwanda; commends the work of organisations working towards this end; and calls upon the Government to maintain and build upon its support to survivors.

Signatures by party: Labour 48, Liberal Democrat 16, Conservative 10, Social Democratic and Labour Party 2, DUP 1, Independent 1, Independent Labour 1.