Reflections on Justice and Human Rights from a Survivor of the Rwandan Genocide Against the Tutsi: Judence Kayitesi

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Personal reflections from survivors of the Rwandan Genocide against the Tutsi offer critical qualitative insights into the lived experience of justice and human rights post-conflict. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.INCREMENTAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

Noam Schimmel; Judence Kayitesi

doi:10.1080/10402659.2026.2718736

August 21, 2026Peace Review

Reflections on Justice and Human Rights from a Survivor of the Rwandan Genocide Against the Tutsi: Judence Kayitesi

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Document reflections on justice, human rights, and recovery through first-person testimony from a survivor of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda.
Conducted a structured qualitative interview via email in English with survivor Judence Kayitesi.
Coordinated the interview in collaboration with human rights advocate and genocide survivor Jacqueline Murekatete.
Provides firsthand narrative insights into survivor experiences and the moral imperatives surrounding post-genocide justice.
Highlights the critical role of survivor testimony in human rights advocacy and genocide prevention efforts.

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Qualitative interview reveals perspectives on justice and human rights from a Rwandan genocide survivor, highlighting the enduring impact of mass atrocities on survivor advocacy.

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The interview was conducted via email in English and was coordinated with the assistance of Jacqueline Murekatete, a survivor of the Rwandan Genocide Against the Tutsi and founder and director of t...

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