"Ladies and gentlemen, let’s continue to feel empowered to become active participants in the political and economic transformation of our countries in particular, and the continent in general."

"Last month Rwanda Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation Louise Mushikiwabo spoke at the Wilson Center on a wide-ranging set of issues, from the country’s development successes to the prominent role women have played in post-genocide society."

"Anti-French sentiment, increasingly visible in Africa, is a sign of the times."

"Motherhood is the most intimate school for leadership and keeps you grounded — sometimes kids ask questions that challenge you to think or research more."

"Leave no one behind. Be inclusive. Whatever you choose to do in life, always remember this: involving others in designing solutions that affect them will ensure ownership and ultimately sustainability."

"Dignity is not granted, we have to claim it."

"In many fragile contexts, you will find corruption thriving because there is no rule of law, there is no order."

"A country has to be very clear about what it wants, and everybody else must be part of that. Rwanda did that very clearly. We defined what we want to do and where the priorities were."

"I think about the greater challenges that have been overcome by other people, and that helps me accept my challenge, deal with it, and focus on what is actually really important."

"I also wish for Rwanda to be a country of values. A country that sees itself as worthy of the global stage, that demands respect, and earns respect, because it has values and worth beyond just money…I think we are on a journey of building that."

"You can prove your concept in Rwanda and then expand to the rest of the continent."

"Additionally, the skills transfer in critical areas such as renewable energies and energy transition will undoubtedly contribute to the development of local expertise in the energy sector."

"“We are excited to extend our collaboration with the Basketball Africa League. With the great memories from the last season of the BAL finals still fresh in our minds, we are truly excited to find out what the next five years have in store for us"

"Our shared vision of a prosperous future is founded on the spirit of entrepreneurship, the exchange of knowledge and skills, as well as expertise. The New Times, August 07, 2023"

"The government has worked with renowned conservationists to reintroduce and rehabilitate the other national parks. You can actually see the Big 5 in Rwanda today."

"It starts with the product you are offering. In Rwanda we have national parks which are the most premium products. And so protecting them for long-term tourism is extremely important."

"The NBA does its Africa league in Rwanda, we are hosting the FIFA congress in March this year, and I think that boldness shocks the world, the world takes notice, and we start yielding from it."

"We have seen tremendous success and return on investment over the last three years and look forward to doing much more together. We are also glad to be part of shaping up Africa’s basketball growth story, not only through hosting The BAL games, but also implementing youth development and social impact programs.”"

"“The BAL has proven to be a great unifier, and we remain committed to showcasing the best Rwanda has to offer in terms of tourism, investment opportunities, talent development, Made in Rwanda products and much more to the world. With the BAL and other major events, Rwanda is the home for sport in Africa,”"

"We have introduced free online registration and reduced registration fees from 25,000 to 15,000 francs. We have also eliminated certain requirements like the notarizing of sale agreement"

"Every time in sports it’s about: “You can do it.” “You can make a difference.” “You can win.” “Reflect on yourself.” “What could you improve?” “What are your challenges?” “Where do you need to work harder?” Okay, you didn’t make it this time—try again. Be a good team player. Show fair play. Push yourself."

"If you want your child to be a great doctor, a CEO, a leader in any field, investing in their participation in sports will help them achieve that—even if they don’t end up as professional athletes."

"Aid is going towards the most vulnerable part of our needs, health, education as well as supporting agriculture, because those are the ones development partners have agreed on."

"Tourism can sustain its marketing on its own as it generates revenue. It is our largest foreign exchange earner and proceeds can be used to fund such initiatives."

"What keeps me pushing forward is to see what my ancestors went through, and I see that I am privileged."

"A country that sees itself as worthy of the global stage, that demands respect, and earns respect, because it has values and worth beyond just money…I think we are on a journey of building that."

"Every decision must be about those people. It’s also about service —not privilege or power, not recognition."

"If you serve people, you get results; you make them better off than they were."

"Most of the big companies are owned by men; let’s support each other as women so that we can also achieve such business success, This will not come easily, but it’s a journey we need to embark on now."

"The pursuit of excellence is a choice available to anyone from anywhere. No matter how bad the hand that faith has apportioned to you."

"A key role for a leader is to support and mentor the next generation of leaders and create an effective team."

"Credibility is earned. Result speaks loudest."

"There’s always a positive way forward."

"Never accept the status quo. However much the odds against you. You can always aim and achieve better."

"Never underestimate your potential to be among the best in the world."

"Aim high and stay focused on your goals. We are not a wealthy country but we’ve built a national airline, a national broadband fiber optic infrastructure with 4GLTE connectivity.."

"Stand for what is right and be willing to fight for it even if it’s not popular."

"The engagement of men and boys for gender equality and women’s rights promotion is really fundamental and needed. We need men to challenge gender stereotypes, to share equitably in family and household responsibilities, to be positive role models in their communities and their families."

"responsible and positive parenting is key to stable families and nations; “we cannot talk about sustainable development of our country when we still have unstable families, whereby children rights are not observed and protected."

"“We cannot talk about sustainable development of our country when we still have unstable families, whereby children’s rights are not observed and protected."

"“Gender equality is a human right. Women are entitled to live in dignity and in freedom from want and fear, without discrimination.”"

"“We must ensure that the rights of women and girls are protected and that perpetrators of violence are held accountable.”"

"My focus will be on voting for and supporting initiatives aligned with NST2, which targets the advancement of all sectors within the country."

"Therefore, it is a great joy to host the assembly when the world is recovering from the Covid-19 ."

"The Government of Rwanda has a solid foundation that every Rwandan should build on by fighting barriers to development like GBV and child abuse ."

"You should all own efforts to ensure conflict-free households and crime-free communities; families and communities that strive for the rights of everyone including children and women; this is what Umugoroba w’Ababyeyi is about ."

"Of the 95 children, only 38 were adopted. The government had to take another 24 out of the orphanages and rent four houses for them, where they live and receive specialised care because of the magnitude of their disabilities. There are 33 other children with disabilities who are still living in orphanages. Should they all not get adoptive families, the government will continue to look after them ."

"addressing this inclusiveness gap is vital in creating a helpful atmosphere that is free from stigma for physically impaired children to grow into responsible citizens able to provide for themselves.."