"It’s always important for me to emphasize that prevention is something all individuals can participate in… We all have the power to bring about positive change in our world and in our communities… You have to show up and…you have to vote for those ideas that respect diversity...and human rights"

"We think that this is not a good way of head-hunting for highly skilled people, but they (hackers) have to be punished and educated in prison, and when they are done with their punishment, it’s then that they can be considered as skills to society."

"We advise you to adopt community-based practices for disaster risk reduction measures including digging effective water drainage, proper land use, terracing and tree planting activities."

"Eighteen people passed on due to disasters caused by heavy rains in the night of 23rd April."

"It was observed that we were used to spend much money in buying firewood. Further, the use of firewood in camps mostly affects our forest cover, breeding erosion and other disasters which leave lives and environment exposed to destruction."

"We know that this aid is not going to solve all the problems caused by the floods but at least we managed to offer students basics materials, including scholastic materials and blankets. We shall continue to work on other urgent needs like repairing the fiber optic infrastructure."

"It is our deepest hope that we will certainly have a highly fruitful Session of the APU Executive Committee, which no doubt will pave the way for us to discuss with our African counterparts how best to cater to the needs of our citizens and contribute to helping them fulfill their aspirations"

"The decision to give an institution its own attorneys is informed by the uniqueness and occurrence of cases in that institution."

"Perpetrators don't necessarily use expensive or big gifts."

"In whatever I do, I aim to do it to the best of my ability. I use all my strength when accomplishing a task. All jobs are supposed to be respected and it’s important to achieve anything you aim at. Every job is valuable"

"All jobs are challenging. But the greatest challenge when dealing with people, especially if you are a leader trying to manage them. Instilling team work can be challenging because we all have a different way of seeing things given our different backgrounds and mentality. In most cases the way you would want things to run will not be an easy thing. All you have to do is to try to understand everyone and also try talking to them about reaching your target; you have to work as a team collectively."

"Any job accomplished by a man can also be accomplished by a woman, especially those that don’t require excessive use of physical strength. We have seen girls excelling in school. A boy can come in first place and a girl comes in second and vice-versa. If that is possible in school, why should it be hard in professional work? We are all pillars of the nation."

"When we get a case, we carry out thorough investigation and research to avoid any injustice. There is nothing as bad as unfair judgment. You have to use your conscience in difficult cases. But if it turns out that you were wrong, it’s important to always apologise and amend the damage you caused. We are human and are bound to make mistakes. When you realise you made a mistake, it’s important to correct them."

"As a first born you have to be responsible and act exemplary at all times. You not only guide them but always have to watch over them. Sometimes you stop being a sister and become a parent. I’m happy that my siblings have not disappointed or failed me in anyway,"

"We have to work together as men and women to uplift our nation. It’s just like a family; if one spouse works hard and the other does nothing then the family will achieve nothing. But a couple that works hard is prosperous."

"I spend more time at home. If I’m not at work. I enjoy doing house chores and clean my house every chance I get.”"

"Nyundo was the first science school for girls and we were the pioneers. When you offer science subjects, there are high chances for anyone to do any course. With my science background, I went on to attain a Bachelors Degree in Law at the National University of Rwanda"

"It’s good; it means that we are promoting the development of women. We should be happy about it as women and the whole country and it means that we will develop more."

"The Covid-19 caused us major problems, but also provided lessons to us. We will talk to the people so that we establish whether they are using the savings initiatives that were established because you know that those who managed to save were not much affected [by the pandemic] ."

"We also know that a will is a good tradition in Rwanda."

"The ensuing positive cooperation also boosts parliamentary diplomacy. We will all have to agree on which projects to visit to make sure they will have a fruitful tour ."

"I would like to urge you to produce children you are able to raise."

"In line with economic recovery, parliamentarians have a major responsibility to enact laws, and consider which sectors should get more funding allocation when approving the national budget, but also to monitor to ensure that the allocated resources to various initiatives are put to good use to deliver intended results in an efficient way ."

"It is always gratifying to pay a visit to the Headquarters of the African Union. It reminds us of the unity of purpose in our collective pursuit of Pan-Africanism torwards the Africa We Want by 2063."

"We thank Rwandans for their trust in us. We will build on the achievements of the 3rd term of Chamber of Deputies and work together with all institutions and Rwandans in general to effectively deliver on our constitutional mandate."

"We shall work hard to help the country achieve its development targets as envisioned in Vision 2020,"

"It is our deepest hope that we will certainly have a highly fruitful Session of the APU Executive Committee, which no doubt will pave the way for us to discuss with our African counterparts how best to cater to the needs of our citizens and contribute to helping them fulfill their aspirations."

"The organization was formed at the hardest times and by few women members of parliament who were brave and shared vision of which they never gave up to till we took up their responsibility."

"The 3rd parliament did many good things and we are committed to achieving even more ."

"We thank Rwandans for their trust in us. We will work together with all institutions and Rwandans in general to effectively deliver on our constitutional mandate."

"With the help of parliaments in the region, it will put pressure on governments to abide by and implement agreements ."

"The Commission has for many years asked for more budget to reach more citizens using technology to promote human rights and do research that is based on investigation, information gathering to give tangible results."

"said that there is need for members of society that received former prisoners in their neighbourhoods to be prepared to live with them while former inmates should also embrace the country’s unity and reconciliation programmes."

"It is a moment for all of us to comfort survivors, to pay tribute to the heroes who stopped the Genocide, and most importantly, to reflect on how we can work together to ensure that such atrocities never happen again anywhere in the world ."

"As part of improving the expropriation processes, we are requesting for the fast tracking of the Prime Minister’s Order determining the organization, functioning, responsibilities and composition of the committees in charge of supervision of projects of expropriation in the public interest ."

"We think that there is an opportunity in the ongoing battle against the pandemic to use the experience to enact an emergency health bill that is clear and will make the entire process even much easier so that we are even more ready if something like this happens again ."

"This year was characterized by a global health challenges, but government made sure it did not impede the rights of the population ."

"We are expecting to increase the understanding of human rights principles and inclusiveness; mobilising local leaders on their role in human rights promotion and protection as well as mobilising university lecturers and students on their role in human rights promotion, among others ."

"The visit was aimed at ensuring that Rusesabagina’s rights to not be tortured, not be discriminated against, access to health, social welfare, and due process of law are respected ."

"During this meeting, we will also be signing amendments which will be based on not leaving anyone behind in the recovering journey, during and post covid-19 pandemic and the vulnerable will be our main focus."

"She put on hold education because the only high learning institution was the National University of Rwanda which was not open to everyone on merit."

"I prepared the case file for my mother and this was my first attempt to advocate for women."

"President Paul Kagame effectively executed his duties in the past seven year and stated that he deserves to be re-elected."

"“As members of parliament we should be proud that the man Rwandans put in power has delivered which has ensured development of our country,"

"My assessment indicates that we performed to the expectation and we should all be happy for our success. I have no doubt our performance will continue to improve."

"She called for tolerance as being important in the promotion of democracy, when speaking at the Third World Conference of Speakers of Parliament in New York."

"In opening remarks at the Forum for Rwanda Women Parliamentarians (FRWP) in Kigali, she said that economically empowering women can play a vital role in checking violence against women."

"She urged residents of Huye district to be more active in community work, saying that the country’s development depends on their efforts."

"Do you study to become a village chief, a burgomaster or lawmaker?"