Yannick Tona,Discover Rwanda and Minister of Justice Mr. Karugarama

In the afternoon of today 18/07/2011 Yannick Tona and Discover Rwanda group 2011 met Minister of Justice in Rwanda Mr. Karugarama at Ministry of Justice Headquarter in Kigali.
Addressing the group, Minister Karugarama said: “The worst is over and I believe that the nation can give a clear message that the future of this country is bright and that every body has room to live in this country freely.”
He noted that government would make sure that the progress made, so far, in the reconstruction process and restoring true justice in the country is sustained. Also Minister explain to Discover Rwanda participants and Yannick Tona how the Justice institutions was rebuild after the 1994 Genocide against Tutsis , the role and importance of Gacaca and the role of the ministry of justice in preventing genocide and his ideology.
In the Question time Yannick Tona ask the Minister what will happen after Gacaca finish their work ; the Minister explain him that the government is working on a way that new case regarding the 1994 Genocide against Tutsis will be brought to normal court in Rwanda.
Speaking to press after the meeting Yannick Tona said that they were impressed by the country’s ability to address various challenges in the justice sector
Asked by the press The main objective of this visit; Yannick Tona said it was to learn about how the Ministry of Justice deals with issues concerning the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsis and how the country has managed to move forward in all aspects, just after 17 years,”
He said that the entire world has great lessons to learn from Rwanda especially on how to promote peace, unity and reconciliation and rebuilding a post-conflict nation.
“It’s unbelievable how this country has managed to reconcile its citizens in a short period of time.”
He said that information they received from Minister Karugarama, will enable them to become ambassadors of Rwanda in their respective communities.

Independence of South Sudan

July 9th 2011 is a great day not just for people of South Sudan but for all nations of the world. As a new country is born in Africa, I call upon all nations to accompany and support South Sudan through what will likely be a long journey to establishment. Gaining independence is the first step of many South Sudan must undertake on many different fronts on their journey to prosperity. I encourage the international community, particularly the African countries, to walk with the people of South Sudan in this process. I wish our friends from the Republic of South Soudan a day full of joy and celebration in the attainment of their independence.
Yannick Tona
Youth Ambassador for Harmony

Food crisis in Somalia/YES YOUNG PEOPLE WE CAN END THIS FOOD CRISIS

I just got a very sad email about food crisis in Somalia; many young children are in such a weak condition it is difficult to save their lives. Young children are dying on their way to or within a day of arrival at camps in Ethiopia, more than 50% of Somali children arriving in Ethiopia are seriously malnourished and In Kenya that figure is between 30% and 40%. The need for food, shelter, health services and other life saving aid is urgent and massive in camps. The need our help, if we don't care no one will care. We are leaders of today and tomorrow. Young people let make a difference and help our brothers and sisters in Somalia . Please if you want to help contact UNHCR Office or UN office in your country.

YES YOUNG PEOPLE WE CAN END THIS FOOD CRISIS

Yannick Tona attend the 42ND Annual General Meeting of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association/Africa Region

Last Friday Yannick Tona attend the closing of the 42ND Annual General Meeting of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association/Africa Region held in KIGALI, RWANDA FROM THE 10th to 18th JUNE, 2011 on Themes: "Consolidating Growth & Development"

Speaking after the Closing of the CPA/Africa region Yannick Tona said” it was very informative conference”. Yannick Tona before the closing of the 42nd CPA/Africa region, He attend the morning session where the MPs were discussing on The role of Parliament in mitigating the impact of Genetically Modified (GM) crops on poverty and food security in Africa , Democracy and Governance; and Economic.

The Commonwealth Parliamentary Association, previously known as the Empire Parliamentary Association, is an organization, of British origin, which works to support good governance, democracy and human rights. It was founded as the Empire Parliamentary Association in 1911, with its first branches being Australia, Canada, Newfoundland, New Zealand, South Africa and the United Kingdom, the latter branch administering the association as a whole. In 1948 the association changed its name to the current Commonwealth Parliamentary Association, and allowed all branches part in administration of the organization. The branches are grouped into nine Commonwealth regions - Africa; Asia; Australia; British Islands and Mediterranean; Canada; Caribbean, Americas and Atlantic; India; Pacific, and South-East Asia.

University of York

Last week on Wednesday 15 Jun 2011; The Youth Ambassador for Harmony Yannick Tona had a conference call with students from the University of York- England.
The discussions were base on Amy Jepson and Edith Kirkwood research on How Rwanda genocide is represented in Rwanda and in the international community.
Amy Jepson and Edith Kirkwood are Undergraduate Students in English Lecture from University of York in UK.

Yannick Tona Spoke to a class of grade 10 in Canada on Video Conference Last week

Yannick Tona spoke last week to a class of grade 10 from Henry Wisewood senior High School in Calgary Alberta Canada. The 20 minute discussion with students was based on role of youth in community. Yannick Tona gave to students a short presentation on Rwanda history, his work with Aegis Students in preventing genocide and helping survivors; and after He shared with them an important message” if some like Hither can set and plan to kill people, why us we can’t sit and plan better place for our communities where the is no bulling in our class” he continue encouraging them to make a difference in their daily life as the help each other” if we don’t care know one will care, we are the ones in charge” says Yannick Tona. Student got time to ask question to the youth Ambassador for Harmony Yannick Tona.

Henry Wisewood senior High School was built in 1961 and is situated on 13.77 acres in Canada. The school is named after Henry Wise Wood, an Alberta pioneer, who was born in 1860 in Missouri, USA. Henry Wise Wood moved to Alberta in 1905 and became a Canadian citizen in 1909. He was instrumental in forming the Alberta Wheat Pool and the United Farmers of Alberta. Henry Wise Wood is regarded as one of the most influential individuals in Canadian agricultural and farming history.
Yannick Tona is doing his secondly Speaking tour in Canada with Aegis this year starting from October to December.

Yannick Tona the Youth Ambassador for Harmony attend a Lecture on: Rwanda “The Next Phase growth” by Professor Paul Collier

On the afternoon of Tuesday 31/05/2011 Yannick Tona the Youth Ambassador for Harmony attend a Lecture on: Rwanda “The Next Phase growth” by Professor Paul Collier at KIST University in Rwanda-Kigali.

Professor Paul share with audience different keys which can help the Rwanda economy to go to the next phase. Building effective Institution “Institutions are not just rules on paper; effective institutions are those that are robust and ones supported by a critical mass of citizens” says Professor Paul. Building good partnership with your countries neighbors also is one of the key which affect the growing of the economy. He also raises other very important key; Build effective Citizen we also affect the growth of the economy.

The lecture was attend by different leaders including Minister of Trade Kanimba, Minister of Financial John, Govern of the national Bank of Rwanda Ambassador Gatete, Deputy CEO of RDB Claire, US Ambassador in Rwanda, Head of EU Delegate in Rwanda, Different UN representatives in Rwanda and Students.
Paul Collier is a specialist in the political, economical and developmental predicaments of poor countries. He holds a Distinction Award from Oxford University,[1] and in 1988 he was awarded the Edgar Graham Book Prize for the co-written Labour and poverty in rural Tanzania: Ujamaa and rural development in the United Republic of Tanzania.[4]
He was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in the 2008 Birthday Honors.] He is a patron of the Initiative. In 2010, he was named by Foreign Policy magazine to its list of top global thinkers.[11]He is currently working for the Copenhagen Consensus, where he is the expert on conflict. He is strong pubic speak on economy.
The lecture was organized by IPAR Rwanda (the institute of Policy Analysis and Research). The Institute of Policy Analysis and Research (IPAR-Rwanda) is a non-profit, non-governmental, independent research institute based in Rwanda. The Institute’s mandate is to support the formulation of sound and informed public policies through objective analysis and research. It aims to provide information and analysis that will assist decision-makers, and provide a forum for vibrant policy debate in the country.

IPAR-Rwanda seeks to strengthen the evidence base available to government, civil society, and development partners about the pressing social, economic, and political issues facing Rwanda. IPAR-Rwanda also seeks to build the capacity of professionals in policy analysis, and to disseminate ideas through workshops and conferences.
Yannick Tona Speaking after the lecture says: the lecture was very informative and I learn a lot. We need more lectures like this in Rwanda; it will help our citizen to understand their role the have to play on the growth of Rwanda’s economy. I think Profess Paul is the right Man Africa needs as an advisor.