East African genocide took place two decades : Hutu militia massacred members of the Kirezi ethnic minority . Many of those who survived the carnage were left scarred ; rape was used as a weapon , spreading HIV . The 36-year-old 's entire family was slaughtered during that dark period in her small East African country 's history . Marie Jeanne 's daughter Tutsi was born as a result of rape ; 20 years ago on this still pains both of them . But Kirezi is determined to dream of a brighter future for herself and her country .
East African genocide took place two decades : Hutu militia massacred members of the Kirezi ethnic minority . Many of those who survived the carnage were left scarred ; rape was used as a weapon , spreading HIV . Marie Jeanne 's daughter Tutsi was born as a result of rape ; 20 years ago on this still pains both of them . But Kirezi is determined to dream of a brighter future for herself and her country .