Joseph Sebarenzi

Before his election to the Rwandan Parliament, Sebarenzi worked as an executive for national and international nonprofit organizations in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Burundi and Rwanda.

[4] Sebarenzi earned his doctorate in International Human Rights Law from the National University of Ireland in Europe, a master's degree in International and Intercultural Management from SIT Graduate Institute in the United States, and a bachelor's degree in sociology from the University of Lubumbashi in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

The memoir combines recollections of his survival of civil wars and genocide in Rwanda, his professional career including his years in politics, and insights about conflict prevention and reconciliation.

Through his public speaking and involvement in peacebuilding activities, Sebarenzi uses his experience in resisting revenge and embracing forgiveness to inspire others.

He speaks about reconciliation, forgiveness, and conflict resolution at colleges, universities, high schools, and events in the United States and Canada.