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born 1962 Rwanda
Jeannette Nyiramongi Kagame (born 10 August 1962) is the wife of Paul Kagame. She became the First Lady of Rwanda in 2000, when her husband took office as President.
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But in every day of togetherness granted by the heavens, whether splendid or challenging, may we never lose sight of what stands to be gained by working towards one more day together: A legacy of love and enduring peace.
Colonial teachings never disappeared; they were simply renamed
“Together we must, together we will.”
She challenged women to practice self-care with the same devotion they offer others: “And please, love yourself with the same gentleness you give others the same gentleness you wish and deserve to experience from the world.”
You can and will achieve whatever it is, you set your mind to do – if you are focused, disciplined, relentless, tenacious and consistent. If you are in doubt just look at where Rwanda came from 24 years. Education is for life.
When we talk about a safe family, it does not necessarily mean the one that is not living in war or conflict zone. A safe family is the one living a good life, ready to live in harmony and understands better that Rwanda starts from their family.
Because being Rwandan is not just a title, it is a daily decision. It is a determination to stand firm in truth, our existence, and our values.
Our existence is not defined by pity from others
If a strong family is the foundation on which a country is built, the responsibility of this generation is to strengthen that foundation starting from our homes
“The fact that we were forced into painful and lengthy isolation serves as a cruel reminder of how lost and lonely we have become without a community to rely on and engage with.”
There has been a worrying rise in the spread of hatred based on identities. It has become an excuse for those with vested interests who use these so-called identities to sow hatred among us
Yes, the body of Rwanda was tortured and assaulted, but its spirit never did, and never will die
This library is much more than a building filled with shelves of books; it’s a gateway and window to the world
should remind us that we have a responsibility of continuing to build ‘Rwandanness’ as an identity, not just a mere nationality.
We take this moment to appreciate the leadership of our country, which has prioritized the HeForShe campaign as a catalyst for changing mindsets and attitudes, helping fulfill the principle of gender equality.
To the countless of us that have learned to love Rwanda from outside of Rwanda, but within, proudly Rwandan households, lawfulness and patriotism can be cultivated first at home, where the quiet discipline to care for others, becomes the foundation of social responsibility.
The progress we have achieved and the freedom we enjoy should not make us forget the conflicts surrounding our region
We have the duty to shape the image we want for our continent — in our leadership, our dreams, our creativity, and how we teach our history.
Through the efforts of its citizens, our post-Liberation society came together and bridged the gaps that previously divided us, refusing to leave any Rwandan behind
Today we can build a time machine together, we can bring 2072 as a year where women can be economically equal to men at last, to a much nearer and more immediate future
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