Rwanda's Comeback

After a brutal genocide in 1994, Rwanda came back to be a thriving and sustainable country within a short space of time. Considering Rwanda’s difficult history comprising of colonialism and genocide, it’s encouraging to see one million people lifted out of poverty, women being elevated in society and life expectancy doubling. However there is a shadow lingering over Rwanda's rapid comeback- a number of human rights issues.

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Sources for further reading:

Critics of the Rwandan government dead or missing

News articles

Rwanda, 20 years on: how a country is rebuilding itself

Two Decades After Genocide, Rwanda’s Women Have Made the Nation Thrive

Rwanda 20 years later: A model for progress and reconciliation

How a Nation Reconciles After Genocide Killed Nearly a Million People

A Short History of the Rwandan Genocide

Rwanda unveils new flag and anthem

Since Genocide, Rwanda's Women Have Helped Lead The Recovery

Human Rights Watch

Rwanda, A Success Story Of Women Empowerment

Papers:

Rwanda: The Genocide, Its Aftermath, and the Tragedy of Victor’s Justice

Rwanda's initiatives

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