Kigali Genocide Memorial: a thoughtful visit to the Gisozi site
The Gisozi memorial calls for time, emotional preparation and a respectful approach. This guide helps you decide when to go, how to get there and what to expect.
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Gisozi is a locality within Kigali, north of the city centre. It is home to the Kigali Genocide Memorial, a place of burial, remembrance and learning about the Genocide against the Tutsi. Plan a measured, respectful visit to the memorial.
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The Kigali Genocide Memorial in Gisozi is a place of burial, remembrance and learning about the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. Its exhibitions, testimonies, archives and memorial gardens make this a visit to approach with time for listening and reflection.
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