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born 1961 Rwanda
Rose Mukantabana (born 31 August 1961) is a lawyer and women's rights activist. She is the former President of the Chamber of Deputies of Rwanda and was the first woman elected to the post.
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"Do you study to become a village chief, a burgomaster or lawmaker?"
She urged residents of Huye district to be more active in community work, saying that the country’s development depends on their efforts.
"Tolerance is an appropriate way to promote democracy." As Speaker, she emphasized the importance of tolerance in fostering democratic values.
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.
President Paul Kagame effectively executed his duties in the past seven year and stated that he deserves to be re-elected.
The majority of women were victims of the situation and stayed at home."
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.
It is a challenge for women to access jobs, particularly to access high level positions in the private sector.
With the help of parliaments in the region, it will put pressure on governments to abide by and implement agreements .
If anyone did not do their given duties, all the others will be affected .
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.
“As members of parliament we should be proud that the man Rwandans put in power has delivered which has ensured development of our country
I prepared the case file for my mother and this was my first attempt to advocate for women.
Democracy needs to take into account national circumstances
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.
There is hope when people work together to tackle problems. Even the Democratic Republic of Congo Parliament will be represented and their coming itself, is one first big step
The objective of these police is to develop the country but most importantly is to ensure that the girl child is part and parcel of this process. Girls should have their full rights to education and everything else, and be part of the decision making process .
We have to work together as Rwandans and think about how to develop our country without waiting for support from donors. This will only be achieved if we work together as a team
The government has implemented very many programs aimed at empowering women; I implore you to take up all the opportunities so that your lives can be improved
Although the government has done a great job in regard to gender equality, we should not be complacent but rather aim higher to establish mechanisms to become economically self sustaining
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