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Dafroza Gauthier, advocate for genocide justice, dies

Published Monday, October 5, 2026 · Updated October 5

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  • Legacy of Genocide Justice Advocacy — 1 source

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Dafroza Mukarumongi Gauthier, a prominent advocate for genocide justice, died in Reims, France, at the age of 72. She co-founded the Collectif des parties civiles pour le Rwanda (CPCR) in 2001 with her husband, Alain Gauthier, to bring Rwandan genocide suspects living in France to justice. Gauthier was deeply dedicated to seeking accountability for the 1994 Rwandan genocide, having suffered personal losses during the event.

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  • Dafroza Mukarumongi Gauthier died on Saturday in Reims, France, at the age of 72.
  • Dafroza and Alain Gauthier co-founded the Collectif des parties civiles pour le Rwanda (CPCR) in November 2001 to bring genocide suspects living in France before French courts.
  • Dafroza Gauthier was dedicated to seeking justice for the 1994 Rwandan genocide victims, having experienced personal loss.

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Legacy of Genocide Justice Advocacy
  • AllAfrica

    AllAfrica reported on the death of Dafroza Gauthier in Reims, France, at age 72, highlighting her lifelong dedication to seeking justice for the 1994 Rwandan genocide victims, including her personal loss. The articles emphasized her extraordinary persistence and courage in pursuing justice, her instrumental role in bringing suspects to trial in France, and the importance of continuing her work in holding perpetrators accountable and urging governments to act against fugitives.

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