ABSTRACT
The 2014 commemoration reflected Rwanda's post-genocide reconstruction and rehabilitation over the past two decades: a revolutionary dynamism on the one hand, and a sometimes dichotomous attachment to pre-1994 patterns of thought and practice on the other. Rwanda has taken enormous strides toward reconciling the country, embracing measures and implementing initiatives that have contributed to its security, steady economic growth, and rapid development. A nationwide formalized mechanism for identifying women (and men) who rescued others during the genocide would benefit the historical record as well as the nation's efforts to rebuild. The complicated story of women rescuers during the genocide in Rwanda would also assist efforts to accurately document, learn from, and prevent mass violence. Additionally, identifying more rescuers who could serve as peace brokers would benefit Rwanda's efforts to unify the country. In order to be part of Rwanda's future, women must first be accurately represented in its past.
