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Idea International: Rwanda: Women Hold Up Half the Parliament [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
An account of the rise of the political power and strength of the women of Rwanda. The historical background of female oppression and persecution is noted as are the conditions which enabled the female population to follow a different...
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Pbs: Hopes on the Horizon: Rwanda

For Students 9th - 10th
A companion website to a documentary on the rise of pro-democracy movements in Rwanda during the 1990s.
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Bbc News: Rwanda President Sworn In

For Students 9th - 10th
An account of the swearing in of Paul Kagame, the first Rwandan President elected since the 1994 genocide killings. Quotes made by Kagame are noted as are his expectations for the future. The process leading to his windfall election...
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Bbc News: Rwandan Ruling Party Wins Election

For Students 9th - 10th
The ruling party of Rwanda was elected in the first election since the 1994 genocide killings. Paul Kagame remains as president with a resounding victory. However, there are strong questions and concerns as to how democratic the election...
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Bbc News: Text of Kagame's Victory Speech

For Students 9th - 10th
The text of Rwandan President Kagame's victory speech is found on this site. This was the first presidential election since the genocides of 1994. Links to related topics including the genocide are included.
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The History Place:rwanda 1994

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed article that examines the genocide that occurred in Rwanda in 1994 killing over 800,000 people.

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