Hotel Rwanda Rusesabagina Foundation

Press Release: “Join Me on the Bridge” for Women in Rwanda and the Congo, March 8th

BEndless — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:28:59 +0000

The HRRF helps celebrate “Join Me on the Bridge,” sponsored by Women for Women International.

Rwanda: Intimidation of Opposition Political Parties Must End

BEndless — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 15:31:05 +0000

Amnesty International’s press release on February 18 details the lack of political freedom in Rwanda as opposition parties are repressed.

2009 Amnesty International Report on Rwanda

BEndless — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 17:15:29 +0000

Amnesty’s 2009 report on Rwanda is now available on-line.

Guest Commentary on education in Rwanda

BEndless — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 22:31:48 +0000

Seth Motel is a Brown University student. He writes: The 1994 genocide in Rwanda shattered the nation in many ways. Besides the horrifying deaths of nearly 1 million people, communities were ruined. Moving on after the genocide has not been a simple matter, especially considering the fundamental problems underlying Rwanda’s educational system. During the genocide, a startling 75 percent of Rwanda’s teachers were either killed or imprisoned (Cole and Barsalou 2006, 7). Many scholars also argue that the government had created a biased, antagonistic history to be taught in its schools for generations...

Real life star of ‘Hotel Rwanda’ speaks at UM

BEndless — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 21:26:40 +0000

Paul Rusesabagina headlined a panel discussion on January 22 hosted by the University of Miami Law School and HRRF, as reported in The Miami Hurricane.

Paul Rusesabagina Speech to Donor’s Forum on Chicago Public Radio

BEndless — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 16:46:07 +0000

Paul Rusesabagina’s October 30th keynote speech to the Chicago Global Donor’s Forum Conference was archived on WBEZ (91.5), Chicago Public Radio.

Courage of one inspires next generation of leaders

BEndless — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:07:03 +0000

A November 2nd appearance by Paul Rusesabagina at St. Viator’s Church in Arlington Heights, IL is highlighted in a Daily Herald article.

Paul Rusesabagina: In his own words

BEndless — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 19:57:51 +0000

Rome News-Tribune (Georgia)Sept. 21: An article about Paul Rusesabagina’s appearance at Berry College (Georgia) was recently published by John Bailey in the Rome News-Tribune.

Why are repressive regimes given the succour of British aid?

BEndless — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 14:57:21 +0000

The Independent (UK) – Paul Rusesabagina’s positions are discussed and he is quoted in this article by Ian Birrell about British foreign policy and aid to Rwanda. Among other things, Paul asserts that “I did not keep silent in 1994 and I cannot keep silent now. The British taxpayer is financing a proxy war. We need justice, not aid.” (full story)

Hero of ‘Hotel Rwanda’ to visit Dublin

BEndless — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 01:38:03 +0000

The Irish Times (Dublin) – Paul Rusesabagina, whose story was dramatised in the acclaimed film Hotel Rwanda, will address Irish audiences this week on the lessons from conflicts in both his own country and Northern Ireland. Click here for the full story.