Women Politicians In Rwanda

"The economy needs you to transform it so that we can reduce the levels of poverty that most Rwandans live in ."

"I thank all the people who voted for PPC for their trust in me and for supporting our party all through ."

"The Central African population is a very resilient population. It has gone through a lot. But whenever I have the opportunity, and I create those opportunities and make it a point of creating those opportunities – every month, I undertake a visit to the field outside Bangui."

"Without a single doubt, it is appreciated by the population because they are the beneficiaries of those activities. But to be fair, we do have a number of other contingents that undertake activities such as having medical days where they provide medical services to people in the communities where they are deployed. So, we do have a few other contingents that provide such activities. And it is appreciated by the population. I believe that while it is appreciated, those are ad hoc activities. We need, and that is the other part of my responsibilities as Special Representative of the Secretary-General, to make sure that we also mobilize all the agencies of the UN country team. They are doing quite a lot, but [we need to] mobilize and mobilize resources so that they can do much more, and instead of having ad-hoc activities, make sure that we all work together to empower the population to conduct the activities for themselves."

"We have challenges at all levels of education, not only at primary, but also secondary and tertiary education levels."

"Rwanda has chosen to place ICT at the core of our education delivery chain."

"I'm deeply grateful to the government of Rwanda because what has been achieved in this country, what is being achieved, or some of the achievements, as I just shared with you, are achievements of Rwanda. And Rwanda should be proud of [the achievements]."

"Bank of Kigali elevates workplace inclusivity with launch of ‘Mother’s Room.(2023-10-05)"

"I think looking at, you know, thinking about your question more specifically, one needs to look at [the fact that] peacekeeping cannot do everything. Peacekeeping has its own limitations. And one needs to look, more specifically, at the limitations of peacekeeping, and then be able to leverage some bilateral partnerships where peacekeeping cannot act. I do believe that members will have to start thinking about that. But again, not my call."

"These results once again illustrate the effectiveness of concerted efforts, even if much remains to be done, including with regard to strengthening the capacities of national security and defense institutions,"

"In order to preserve the values of the United Nations and maintain the trust of the population everywhere that we operate, MINUSCA will continue to strengthen prevention and risk management of risks of sexual exploitation and abuse by working with the country team at the United Nations in order to assist victims that have been identified,”"

""Advocating for gender equality is a shared responsibility."(05 April 2024)"

"A peacekeeping mission can never be a substitute to what is the primary responsibility of the country, which is to secure its territory and to secure its people. Now, having said that it is clear that it takes time."

"I’m deeply touched, not only as a minister of gender but as a mother too. Women understand the profound significance of having a dedicated space like this within the workplace. Leaving a one, two, or three-month-old child at home can be an incredibly stressful experience, affecting not only the mother but also the child and the institution she works for."

"Success in education requires investment in teachers, curriculum and research — we must strengthen research as a key ingredient."

"This initiative aligns properly with the NCDA mandate to foster the growth and the well-being of children ."

"MINUSCA is planning to implement recommendations made in a recent global assessment of logistical capacity “if we are given the budget”, appealing to the Council for support."

"All these actions show that justice is possible if there is a political will to cooperate in bringing to justice all people who are involved in acts that attack humanity.(Ibi bikorwa byose biragaragaza ko ubutabera bushoboka ahari ubushake bwa politiki bwo gufatanya mu gushyikiriza ubutabera abantu bose bagira uruhare mu bikorwa byibasira inyoko muntu”.)"

"some member countries of this community have difficulty working with the Prosecutor's Office so that the suspects of supernatural crimes are arrested and brought to justice, but they consider it normal to get the money from the taxes of their citizens to be used for the well-being of those who have been opened for many years and after being acquitted.Together, the dependents and other beneficiaries have been paid by the ICTR, which later became the Ministry, for more than ten years. How the continued payment is made by the Department itself is unclear. Rwanda feels that it is unclear and therefore should be stopped.(Ibihugu bimwe bigize uyu muryango bigorwa no gukorana n’Ibiro by’Ubushinjacyaha ngo abakekwaho ibyaha ndengakamere bafatwe bashyikirizwe ubutabera, ariko bikabifata nk’ibisanzwe kubona amafaranga ava mu misoro y’abaturage babyo akoreshwa mu kubeshaho neza abafunguwe mu myaka myinshi na nyuma yo kugirwa abere.Hamwe na hamwe ibibatunga n’ibindi bagenerwa byagiye byishyurwa na ICTR nyuma biza kuba Urwego, mu myaka isaga icumi. Uko gukomeza kubyishyura bikozwe n’Urwego ubwabyo ntibyumvikana. U Rwanda rwumva ko bidasobanutse bityo bikwiye guhagarara)"

"We need to focus on equipping our young people with the digital skills they need to enable them to be prepared for the socio-economic development of our country based on technology. This will not only include the need for a strong emphasis on digital literacy in our education systems with a focus on collaborative learning and problem solving but also for young people to be flexible and adaptable. It requires the transfer of soft skills, such as critical thinking, problem-solving and creativity."

"Education as a critical investment for future growth and development in our respective countries"

"We should focus on adding value to our products, with a view to increase the exportation of high-end products and increase competitiveness. We want our manufacturing sector to grow, we want to be able to tap into the regional market, to consume more of what we produce,"

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

"MINUSCA continues to support Government efforts to “decentralize” the peace process with armed groups, including recent initiatives to extend state presence in areas that have been stabilized through the Mission’s assistance."

"It definitely has nothing to do with her being a woman or vying for the position of President"

"Last but not least, we need to ensure that our post conflict reconstruction and peace building capabilities are properly deployed to ensure institutional capacity that would help prevent the relapse into conflict"

"Through our collaborative efforts and dedicated programmes, we are taking a substantial step towards ensuring that every child has the opportunity to thrive in a nurturing and supportive environment. NCDA recognizes that proper nutrition is a foundation for a child’s growth, cognitive development, and overall health ."

"The strength and commitment of international financial partners and development actors in this regard remains central in order to build on the security gains that were so dearly obtained, be that through investments or stabilization programmes aimed at providing basic services, or through socio-economic lasting subsistence measures for the population,"

"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 ."

"it is to ensure that we really implement optimally the mandate that is given to us. That mandate is a mandate of support to the Central African authorities and to the Central African people. We cannot support the Central African authorities and people without working with the Central Africans. So, I'm also very regularly in touch with the authorities at all levels of the governmen"

"As we look to the future, it is imperative that we deepen our efforts to address these challenges and build a world where every woman and girl can realize and enjoy her full potential. This requires not only constant investment in policies and programs that promote gender equality but also a fundamental shift in attitudes and behaviors towards women and girls"

"Rwanda would be a different story today, if the post-genocide Government did not invest much in forging a new Rwanda, successful in ensuring inclusivity and equal opportunities of all its citizens, overcoming ethnic divisions, engaging reconciliation and restorative justice as well as recover trust in state institutions"

"When we started promoting women, men thought women wanted them to cook and take care of the children; to carry them on their back – that was the perception."

"I can’t think of a more deserving awardee for the first Raphael Lemkin Award than yourself. By reminding us all there is no genocide without the participation of neighbours, it means that there is also no prevention of genocide without the active involvement of neighbours"

"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."

"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."

"Some health centers have an over-supply of equipment while others suffer due to a lack of key resources. This makes me wonder if you follow any type of procurement plan."

"“It’s been 25 years, and people tend to forget or think that maybe with time it gets better, but healing and time are two different things.” For survivors, the genocide is as clear as yesterday,""

"There has been significant progress in the past five years. The social welfare of residents changed and now the population has access to basic human needs, including food, safe drinking water, and sanitation and health facilities."

"The issue at hand concerns morality, including some parents who have ignored their responsibility to provide information to their children, educate them at a tender age."

"Today, the country is looking at how to punish those who defile/ impregnate children. ... So, should those people go unnoticed because the affected child was not impregnated? That is like giving the 'green light' to such a person to continue defiling our children."

"The Government and its partners work together for the development of villages in remote areas and build communities free of poverty and food insecurity. One such good partners is Spark Microgrants whose work enables different communities to design and implement their social impact projects."

"The credibility of the MICT and its legacy and contribution to the fight against impunity for crimes of genocide are at stake"

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

"The child might say that she has the right to do what they want [having sex]."

"We hope this will improve service delivery."

"The first electoral law was established in 1999 but so many things have changed since then. This new bill will make everything easier to understand for both voters and the candidates."

"Being vaccinated among first groups is something of great importance that induces smile. This gesture evidences how the Government plans for all people including inmates."

"Rwanda is ready to export goods to the wider African market adding that no one should worry that some of the countries with the largest economies on the continent will give less value to the market."