The consequences of genocide in Rwanda are immeasurable, but include problems of orphans, widows, street children destruction of social and economic infrastructures, HIV/AIDS, fear frustration and mistrust among people.

There is a need to learn from the tragic failures in Rwanda: the lack of international response, the disinterested world media, and the global public’s apathy about the brutal deaths of so many Rwandans. There is still a profound lack of understanding about the events that took place, their causes and consequences. Rwandan’s tragic history must be used as an opportunity for national and international reform.

Never Again wishes to unite global youth in the work of conflict prevention. Rwandan and international youth participants will be given the opportunity to work alongside each other. Never Again aims that this Global Youth Summit will provide a space for mutual learning, thereby furthering Rwanda’s peace building efforts and fostering international understanding. The youth are the global window of hope for today and tomorrow.