Rwanda's Comeback

After a brutal genocide in 1994, Rwanda came back to be a thriving and sustainable country within a short space of time. Considering Rwanda’s difficult history comprising of colonialism and genocide, it’s encouraging to see one million people lifted out of poverty, women being elevated in society and life expectancy doubling. However there is a shadow lingering over Rwanda's rapid comeback- a number of human rights issues. Music provided by Free Vibes: https://goo.gl/NkGhTg Warm Nights by Lakey Inspired: https://soundcloud.com/lakeyinspired/... Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Sources for further reading: Critics of the Rwandan government dead or missing News articles  Rwanda, 20 years on: how a country is rebuilding itself Two Decades After Genocide, Rwanda’s Women Have Made the Nation Thrive Rwanda 20 years later: A model for progress and reconciliation How a Nation Reconciles After Genocide Killed Nearly a Million People A Short History of the Rwandan Genocide Rwanda unveils new flag and anthem Since Genocide, Rwanda's Women Have Helped Lead The Recovery Human Rights Watch Rwanda, A Success Story Of Women Empowerment Papers: Rwanda: The Genocide, Its Aftermath, and the Tragedy of Victor’s Justice Rwanda's initiatives  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices