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Gisozi

Gisozi is a neighborhood in Kigali, the capital city of Rwanda. It is located in the Gasabo District on the northern side of the city, and it forms part of the urban area surrounding central Kigali. The area combines residential blocks with local commerce and small businesses.

The locality is best known for the Gisozi Genocide Memorial, a major landmark established in 2004 to

Historically, the memorial was created by the government with international support to preserve memory, promote reconciliation,

In daily life, Gisozi is primarily a residential neighborhood with a mix of shops, services, and informal

See also: Gisozi Genocide Memorial.

commemorate
the
victims
of
the
1994
Rwandan
genocide.
The
memorial
site
includes
a
museum,
mass
graves,
and
exhibits
that
document
the
events
of
1994
and
the
impact
on
the
country.
It
serves
as
a
center
for
education,
remembrance,
and
reflection
for
visitors
and
local
communities.
and
provide
a
place
for
research
and
education
about
the
genocide.
The
site
is
one
of
several
memorials
in
Rwanda,
but
it
is
the
most
prominent
in
Kigali’s
Gisozi
area.
commerce.
It
is
connected
to
central
Kigali
by
road
and
is
served
by
the
city’s
public
transportation
network,
allowing
residents
to
commute
for
work,
education,
and
other
activities.
The
area
reflects
the
broader
urban
development
of
Kigali,
balancing
living
space
with
access
to
cultural
and
historical
sites.