Genocide Survivors Foundation News + Blog
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Based in New York City, GSF is a new organization dedicated to the prevention of genocide and other forms of mass atrocity crimes as well as to support survivors in their various areas of need.
Genocide Survivors Foundation News + Blog
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With April less than two weeks away, Genocide Survivors Foundation looks forward to a schedule of programs and gatherings to mark and commemorate the 30th anniversary of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda. In the current climate of … Read more about Preparing for Kwibuka 30: We Need Your Assistance ..read more
Genocide Survivors Foundation News + Blog
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As in previous years, Genocide Survivors Foundation (GSF) continued to put our best efforts into advancing our two-fold mission: (1) genocide prevention education and (2) supporting the most vulnerable genocide survivors. The past few years, and 2023 in particular, has … Read more about Genocide Survivors Foundation’s 2023 Activity Highlights ..read more
Genocide Survivors Foundation News + Blog
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April 7th marks the International Day of Reflection on the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda. It begins the mourning period for the over million innocent men, women, and children who were mercilessly murdered in just 100 days. For … Read more about 29th Commemoration of the 1994 Genocide Against the Tutsi in Rwanda ..read more
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Genocide Survivors Foundation was one of the sponsors of the first ever national reunion held in the US for survivors of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda. Organized by Ibuka-USA, this important gathering took place in Salt Lake … Read more about GSF Supports National Reunion of Survivors of the 1994 Genocide Against the Tutsi in Rwanda in the US ..read more
Genocide Survivors Foundation News + Blog
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Genocide Survivors Foundation’s founder and president, Jacqueline Murekatete, was invited by the Sandra Bornstein Holocaust Education Center to speak to students about the dangers of antisemitism, racism, xenophobia, and all forms of extremism. The program took place at the Moses … Read more about GSF’s Founder Addresses Students on the Rise of Antisemitism, Racism and Extremism ..read more
Genocide Survivors Foundation News + Blog
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In marking the UN’s International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of Genocide and of the Prevention of this Crime, Genocide Survivors Found joined other organizations of survivors of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi … Read more about GSF Adds Voice to Urgent Call for Intervention to Stop Hate and Violence in DRC ..read more
Genocide Survivors Foundation News + Blog
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This past year, Genocide Survivors Foundation (GSF) continued working hard to advance our two-fold mission of genocide prevention education and supporting the most vulnerable genocide survivors. The alarming increase in antisemitism, racism, xenophobia, and other forms of extremism in U.S. … Read more about Genocide Survivors Foundation’s 2022 Activity Highlights ..read more
Genocide Survivors Foundation News + Blog
1y ago
On the occasion of the 26th commemoration of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda, Noam Schimmel, a human rights advocate and researcher dedicated to realizing the rights of Rwanda’s genocide survivors, has shared a message of support and … Read more about 26th Commemoration: A Message of Support and Solidarity ..read more
Genocide Survivors Foundation News + Blog
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As 2019 comes to a close, we’re excited to announce our fundraising campaign focused on women survivors and survivors in need of vocational training. As with much of our work supporting survivors of the 1994 genocide of the Tutsi in … Read more about End of Year Fundraising Campaign: A Retreat for Women Survivors and Vocational Training for Survivors ..read more
Genocide Survivors Foundation News + Blog
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On August 20, 2020, the Female Founders Alliance bestowed its Advocate Award on Jacqueline Murekatete, the Founder and President of Genocide Survivors Foundation (GSF). In its 3rd Annual Champion Awards, the Female Founders Alliance selected Jacqueline for this honor from … Read more about Jacqueline Murekatete Receives Advocate Award from the Female Founders Alliance ..read more