And I live on
Subtitle: the resilience of Rwandan genocide survivors of sexual violence
By: edited by Anne-Marie de Brouwer, Sandra Ka Hon Chu, Eefje de Volder & Samer Muscati ; photographs by Samer Muscati ; foreword by Patricia Viseur Sellers
Publisher: Wolf Legal Publishers
Published: 2019
Place of publication: Tilburg, The Netherlands
Language: eng
Number of pages: 256
ISBN-13: 9789462406001
Copyright date: 2019
Subjects: Rape as a weapon of war; Women; Violence against; Sex crimes; History; Atrocities; Personal narratives; 89.83 warfare; Civil War (Rwanda : 1994) fast (OCoLC)fst01352318
Other titles: Resilience of Rwandan genocide survivors of sexual violence
Description: In the 100 days of genocide that ravaged the small East Central African nation of Rwanda between April and July 1994, approximately 1 million Tutsi and moderate Hutu were killed, and an estimated 250,000 to 500,000 women and girls were raped, as well as an unknown number of men and boys. Almost all Rwandan women who survived the genocide were victims of sexual violence or were profoundly affected by it, and an astounding 70 percent of survivors are living with HIV. And I Live On' features searing testimonials from Rwandan survivors of the genocide 15 and 25 years after the horrific events of 1994. Through their narratives and Samer Muscati's powerful portraits, these women and one man bear witness to the crimes committed in their country and to the suffering they continue to endure. The testimonials also showcase the survivors' extraordinary strength, courage and resilience - challenging the stigma they face both as survivors of sexual violence and as people living with hiv. In speaking out, they provide a glimpse into the worlds of survivors living with the genocide's legacy decades after a conflict. Their stories, along with the accompanying text and illustrations, make an indelible impact.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.
Table of contents: title: The roots of sexual violence in Rwanda : Sexual violence in conflicts around the world; title: Testimonials: Marie Louise Niyobuhungiro, Olive Makabuza, Jeanette Uwimana, Adela Mukamusonera, Adela's son Gilbert Dushimimana, Marie Claire Uwera, Pascasie Mukasakindi, Marie Mukabatsinda, Immaculée Makumi, Immaculée's daughter Claudine Nyirabakobwa, Faustin Kayihura, Françoise Mukeshimana, Françoise's son Musafiri Niyomugabo, Gloriose Mushimiyimana, Hyacintha Nirere, Anne Marie Wishavura, Françoise Kayitesi, Françoise's son Janvier Uwimana, Ernestine Nyirangendahayo; title: The enduring impact of support; title: Life after "death."