Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Eric Joyce (Labour), on Tuesday, 24 March 2009, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 79 members in total.

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FIFTEENTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE RWANDAN GENOCIDE

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.

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Secondary information

Type

Early day motion

Reference

1177 

Session

2008-09

Other sponsors

Stephen Crabb

Mark Durkan

Andrew George

John Barrett

Mary Creagh

Stephen Williams

Subjects

Africa

Link

View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk