Diane Shima Rwigara

"I am free and happy finally. I hope this means that the persecution I and my family have faced is over and that I have the liberty to speak my mind. That is what I will continue to fight for across the country."

"We are calling on people to not fear, because fear is the main problem in Rwanda. We are calling on people to speak out, stand up and strive for our rights."

"I don’t believe in the lie being sold to the world that Rwandan women have a voice – we don’t."

"We’re only allowed to do or say certain things as dictated by the ruling party. If you don’t, you pay a high price."