72/550 GA
International Day of Reflection on the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda
72
Session
| Draft symbol | A/72/L.31 |
|---|---|
| Adopted symbol | 72/550 |
| Sponsors (1) | |
| UN Document | 72/550 ↗ |
Vote Consensus — A/72/PV.77
Speeches following this vote (7)
The President
Before giving the floor for explanations of position, may I remind delegations that explanations of vote or position are limited to 10 minutes and should be made by delegations from their seats.
Ms. Eckels-Currie
Since the 1994 genocide in Rwanda and the establishment in 2003 of the International Day of Reflection on the 1994 Genocide in Rwanda, 7 April has become a solemn day to commemorate the more than 800,000 men, women and children whose lives were lost during 100 days of unspeakable violence. The United States joined the consensus with the entire General Assembly to support the continuation of the I…
Mr. Ndong Mba
It is an honour to speak on behalf of the Group of African States upon the adoption of decision 72/550, on the International Day of Reflection on the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda, under agenda item 66, “New Partnership for Africa’s Development: progress in implementation and international support: causes of conflict and the promotion of durable peace and sustainable development in Af…
Mr. Chaboureau
I have the honour to deliver this explanation of position on behalf of the European Union (EU) and its member States.
The European Union and its member States are of the opinion that it is of the utmost importance to remember and to reflect at the international level on immense tragedies such as the genocide that affected Rwanda 23 years ago. In that respect, we welcome the adoption of decision …
Mrs. Furman
Israel co-sponsored today’s decision, as the act of remembrance is both a duty and collective responsibility of the international community.
The atrocities committed in Rwanda were the product of a policy aimed at the systematic annihilation of the Tutsi. During the 100 days that began on 6 April 1994, more than 1 million Rwandans were slaughtered in cold blood. Families were murdered in their h…
The President
The Assembly has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of sub-item (b) of agenda item 66.
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