Monday, April 28, 2025, 1:00–2:30PM EDT / 10:00–11:30AM PDT / 5:00–6:30PM GMT / 7:00–8:30PM CAT & CEST / 8:00–9:30PM IDT
This International Center for the Study, Prevention and Treatment of MultiGenerational Legacies of Trauma webinar is held in memory of the 31st 1994 genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda. It focuses on lifelong and intergenerational consequences lived in families of survivors. Rwandan physical, mental and public health professionals, child survivors and child of survivors, will share scientific, clinical and behavioral findings as well as personal reflections. These will include trauma-related alcoholism, psychosomatic, mood disturbance symptomatology as well as of supportive and containing behaviors that promote resilience. Presenters will also reflect upon related social determinants and future challenges and implications.
Speakers:
Edmond Dufatanye
A certified group work practitioner with 14 years of clinical experience within inpatient and outpatient mental health settings. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Mental Health Nursing and a Master in Public Health. He gained clinical experience working with renowned professionals from Rwanda, South Africa and Belgium. He is interested in addiction and believes that everyone has the inner strength that can be reactivated in afterlife stressors and challenges related to adversities.
Dr. Gisele Umutoni Gashugi
A committed public health professional and medical doctor with a focus on maternal and child health, Gisele holds a Bachelor of General Medicine and Surgery with Honours from the University of Rwanda and is currently pursuing a Master’s in Public Health, specializing in Global Health. She brings strong leadership and expertise in program coordination, health campaign evaluation, cost analysis, and strategic transition planning to drive impactful and sustainable health interventions.
Antoine Hagenimana
A Senior Officer for the Management of Alcohol and Drug Use Disorders at the Rwanda Biomedical Center /Ministry of Health, previously Antoine served as a Psychological Counselor at MINUBUMWE, supporting Genocide survivors. He holds an Advanced Diploma in Mental Health, bachelor’s degrees in clinical psychology and public health, and a Master’s in Public Health. His book The Grief of My Mother is a powerful personal testimony.
Moderator:
Dr. Yael Danieli
A Clinical psychologist, traumatologist, victimologist and psychohistorian, Dr. Danieli is Founder, Executive Director and Senior Representative to the United Nations of the International Center for MultiGenerational Legacies of Trauma (ICMGLT); Director, Group Project for Holocaust Survivors and their Children and Past-President, International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies.
