Interview with the UN Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide, Adama Dieng April marks the 19th anniversary of the genocide in Rwanda. — What is the UN doing to prevent such tragedies in the future? What is the role of the international community, and of individual countries, in the prevention of genocide? What difference can individuals, NGOs, the media make? Adama Dieng, the UN Special Adviser of the Secretary-General on the Prevention of Genocide took questions via our social media platforms. See his answers to the following questions in this video.

Forging a New Future shows how, after one of the worst genocides ever witnessed, Rwanda has emerged, slowly repairing itself. This documentary feature segment from the award-winning TV news magazine series 21st Century brings you the story of this nation's newfound strength and renewed promise.

Hydropower Brings Hope A nation that still feels the impact of the devastating 1994 genocide, Rwanda is today one of the fastest growing economies in Africa.This UN in Action video shows who in rural areas, small hydropower plants built in partnership with the UN Industrial Development Organization are helping bring clean energy and development to a new generation of Rwandans.

Reviving the Tea Industry this UN in Action video tells the story of the area of Nshili in Rwanda, where an estimated one million people lost their lives during the 1994 genocide.  The area is still recovering from the impact of this horrific moment in history. In an effort to revive its tea industry, an initiative from the International Fund for Agricultural Development, IFAD, has helped strengthen the unity and reconciliation process within the communities.

Lessons from a hero Have you ever wondered how you would react in extreme circumstances? Could you imagine risking your own life so that others can survive? This documentary feature segment from the award-winning TV news magazine series 21st Century tells one man's remarkable story. Damas Gisimba, a Hutu, chose not to take part in the killing of Tutsis, but instead saved lives.

Confronting the Threat of Genocide
(ENGLISH 15 minutes) A panel of experts discusses the challenges involved in confronting genocide at an event at UN Headquarters in April 2006.
Recommended audience: law and human rights departments in Universities

Rising from the ashes tells the story of one 29-year old survivor, still struggling with the legacy of the past, to forgive the unforgivable, and still wanting justice. Out of a family of nine, only her mother and she survived.
This documentary feature segment from the award-winning TV news magazine series 21st Century shows how, more than a decade later, Rwanda is slowly recovering…village by village… city by city, stitching itself together again.