Consolee Nishimwe was 14 when the civil unrest in Rwanda reached boiling point, Consolee’s father and three younger brothers were murdered, and she was kidnapped for being Tutsi, held and tortured for 3 months. When the genocide ended Consolee returned to school, and many of the perpetrators returned to her community. In writing her book “Tested to the Limit” Consolee became the first Rwandan woman to publish an account of her experiences, including the sexual violence so many women endured during the genocide.

She speaks to Nicky about trauma, loss and healing.

WARNING: This episode contains mentions of violence, rape and torture.

Produced by Audio Always
Producer: Ailsa Rochester
Assistant Producer: Mansi Vithlani
Editor: Jo Meek
Sound Design: Ailsa Rochester, Mansi Vithlani