Thirty-two years after the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi, young Rwandans reflect on Liberation Day with mixed emotions, acknowledging the nation's significant progress alongside enduring pain. While the country celebrates the Rwanda Patriotic Front's victory that ended the genocide and has seen economic growth driven by tourism, technology, and investment, many young people face challenges like unemployment. Claudette Kamikazi, born after the genocide, feels its ongoing impact through her father's imprisonment for his role in the genocide, creating a complex understanding of liberation that includes survival and loss. Christopher Teganya highlights the disconnect between government promises of job creation and the reality of unemployment, questioning the meaning of liberation without a secure future. Sabrine Gatesi emphasizes the deep psychological wounds that persist, noting that healing and mental health support remain critical, indicating that liberation is an ongoing journey.