President Paul Kagame will lead the nation in honoring over one million victims by lighting the Flame of Remembrance. The flame will burn for 100 days, symbolizing the period of the 1994 tragedy and the country's resilience. 

The President will also lay a wreath at the memorial, where more than 250,000 victims are buried.

In an official statement released ahead of the start of the national mourning week, the Government of Rwanda noted:

“Today, Rwandans and the world at large commemorate the 32^nd commemoration of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. We begin a week of national mourning and 100 days of remembrance.”

Government officials stated that the nation’s progress is built on the foundation of unity and self-reliance established by those who stopped the genocide 32 years ago.

The RPF-Inkotanyi issued a message calling for continued national solidarity and vigilance against genocide ideology.

“As we observe the 32^nd commemoration of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, the RPF-Inkotanyi stands in solidarity with all Rwandans, and most especially with the survivors,” RPF-Inkotanyi stated.

“May this commemoration serve as an opportunity to further strengthen the unity of Rwandans and to continue our stand against genocide ideology. Remember, Unite, Renew,” they added.

 Following the ceremony, there will be a “Walk to Remember” from the Gasabo District Headquarters to the BK Arena.

The day will conclude with a Night of Remembrance at the BK Arena, featuring panel discussions, survivor testimonies, and messages honoring the memory of the victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi.

Across the country, commemoration activities will continue at designated genocide memorial sites, where wreaths will be laid followed by discussions organized by the Ministry of National Unity and Civic Engagement (MINUBUMWE).