Congolese Genocide Commemoration Event: Awareness and Action for a Better Future
August 2, 2023 will mark a major commemoration event dedicated to raising awareness about the Congolese Genocide and its profound impact in the Democratic Republic of Congo. This gathering, called Genocost, aims to remember the devastating consequences that the Congolese people have suffered and to inspire action to build a better future.
Organized by the CAYP association, Genocost invites people from all over the world to join them for a day of reflection, education and solidarity. The event will be streamed online throughout the day, with physical rallies planned in Paris, Goma and Kinshasa.
This year, Genocost’s theme is “The Cost of Genocide”, highlighting the shortfall, lives lost, communities shattered and the lingering trauma caused by the Congolese genocide. The goal is to foster understanding and inspire concrete action to create a better future for the Congolese people.
The highlight of the event will be a live broadcast of an exclusive interview featuring three mining industry experts in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Their in-depth knowledge and experiences will shed light on the far-reaching effects of the genocide, especially in the mining sector.
For those who will be present in Paris, the physical gathering will be held at 10, rue des terres au curé, offering participants the opportunity to come together and participate in various activities to honor the victims and support the survivors. In Kinshasa, a side event will take place, providing a space for reflection and solidarity within the affected community.
The Genocost movement invites everyone to join them, whether in person or online. Share your thoughts, stories and support using the hashtags #Genocost #Genocost10 #Genocost2023 and #NeverForget.
It is crucial to amplify the voices of those affected by the Congolese genocide and to remain united in our commitment to a better future. Join the Genocost movement and make your voice heard!
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For more information, visit genocost.org.
Together, let’s honor the memory of the victims, raise awareness about the Congolese genocide and work for a world where such atrocities will never happen again