# Jeannette Kagame

Jeannette Nyiramongi Kagame (born August 10, 1962) is the wife of Paul Kagame. She is the First Lady of Rwanda when H.E Paul Kagame took office as President in 2001.

## Quotes

* It is our responsibility to teach our children about our history, so that they can know the path Rwanda has walked, the heroism, the strong spirit and humility that defines us
** "photos-first-lady-to-women-in-diaspora-nurture-responsible-mindset-in-our-youth", First Lady Jeannette Kagame gives a keynote address at the inaugural Rwanda Women in Diaspora Convention in Washington DC, on Saturday. (March 20 2016)
* "Those statistics are not given to impress. It’s rather to impress upon all of us here, that we have a mission and responsibility, to nurture the gains we scored through hardship and sacrifice. We are truly riding on able shoulders of men and women, who have secured a safe home we are all proud of"
** "photos-first-lady-to-women-in-diaspora-nurture-responsible-mindset-in-our-youth", First Lady Jeannette Kagame gives a keynote address at the inaugural Rwanda Women in Diaspora Convention in Washington DC, on Saturday. (March 20 2016)
* So to honour the sacrifices our women made, let us maintain, and sustain, the level playing field we have been accorded in Rwanda. We can’t afford to relax. We should be able to seize these opportunities to make sure that this way of life is a norm for our daughters, and grand-daughters
* Yes, the body of Rwanda was tortured and assaulted, but its spirit never did, and never will die ,
** https://www.ktpress.rw/2023/08/first-lady-jeannette-kagame-inspires-womens-fellowship-to-action/ , Mrs Kagame was speaking at the ‘All Women Together’’ conference that brings together women in Rwanda and the Diaspora to discuss and share development ideas. Kigali on sunday (August 13, 2023
***** "photos-first-lady-to-women-in-diaspora-nurture-responsible-mindset-in-our-youth", First Lady Jeannette Kagame gives a keynote address at the inaugural Rwanda Women in Diaspora Convention in Washington DC, on Saturday. (March 20 2016)
* The moment we achieve this, I believe our youth will understand best how to handle themselves in the Diaspora and this would eventually guide them to becoming responsible citizens
** "photos-first-lady-to-women-in-diaspora-nurture-responsible-mindset-in-our-youth", First Lady Jeannette Kagame gives a keynote address at the inaugural Rwanda Women in Diaspora Convention in Washington DC, on Saturday. (March 20 2016)
* "The Rwanda we have today is a mosaic, made of people coming from all corners of this world, bringing with them a diversity of experiences, which merged together to create the nation we all call ‘home’"
** "photos-first-lady-to-women-in-diaspora-nurture-responsible-mindset-in-our-youth", First Lady Jeannette Kagame gives a keynote address at the inaugural Rwanda Women in Diaspora Convention in Washington DC, on Saturday. (March 20 2016)
* Having a dedicated day for a girl does not mean ignoring the boy. It is instead a time to evaluate the steps we have taken and to reflect on persistent hindrances which hinder a girl on the same path with her brother
** "supporting-girls-is-not-ignoring-boys--first-lady", First Lady Jeannette Kagame awards one of the 784 best performing school girls during the celebration of the 10th anniversary of the International Day of the Girl, in Musanze District (11 October 2022)
* "Fathers who are present, did you know you have a big role to play in your children’s growth, thinking and their reproductive health? You are the first male figure a girl projects a real man. If she gets a good example from it, she is able to learn and make healthy choices.If you are the ones informing them of the tricks and bad behaviour of those who intend to take advantage of them, they better understand it"
** "first-lady-awards-best-performing-girls", The New Times (11 October 2022)
* Your most important role is not to give them money, land, and more. This impacts all children, but even more when they are girls who unfortunately, meet men who want to use their power to hurt them.
** "first-lady-awards-best-performing-girls", The New Times (11 October 2022)
* "The Africa we want is one led by healthy, ambitious, empowered, creative, innovative, educated youth"
** "health/access-to-sexual-reproductive-mental-health-services-are-inseparable-first-lady", the New Times (14 October 2022)
* “the anxiety they can induce shouldn’t win over the enriching pleasures that are still within our reach.”
** "health/access-to-sexual-reproductive-mental-health-services-are-inseparable-first-lady", the New Times (14 October 2022)
* "You will find that there is little replacement to truly nourishing happiness in the form of investment in one’s mind, spirit, body, and environment"
** "health/access-to-sexual-reproductive-mental-health-services-are-inseparable-first-lady", the New Times (14 October 2022)
* 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
** "no-price-tag-to-liberation-of-women---first-lady", the new times (25 October 2022)
* It is a duty and a privilege, to share the story of recovery and hope, that must forever define the promised land for which we fought – beyond the loss we once endured, beyond the abandonment from most of the world, that we once suffered
** "first-lady-rwandas-story-is-a-beacon-of-hope", The New Times ( 16 September 2022)
* 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
** "first-lady-rwandas-story-is-a-beacon-of-hope", The New Times ( 16 September 2022)
* For us, resilience is quite simply the difference between life and death, between regression and progress
** "first-lady-rwandas-story-is-a-beacon-of-hope", The New Times ( 16 September 2022)
* "And why not, there is no price tag to the liberation of women and in particular their financial freedom"
** "no-price-tag-to-liberation-of-women---first-lady", the new times (25 October 2022)
* “In your determination, all of us here can draw faith that gender parity is ours to claim, ours to live,”
** "no-price-tag-to-liberation-of-women---first-lady", the new times (25 October 2022)
* "The sustainable impact that might allow us to dream of a world where philanthropy will only be about the love for people and no longer the need to save people."
** "no-price-tag-to-liberation-of-women---first-lady", the new times (25 October 2022)
* "The gender gap, like all structural oppression can, and does kill. And this is literally and metaphorically.But fortunately, we dedicated advocacy and the financial resources.With tireless efforts from greater education, with equal empowerment of our boys and girls, this gap can’t shrink to nothing less."
** "no-price-tag-to-liberation-of-women---first-lady", the new times (25 October 2022)
* As the leaders of tomorrow, we need you to challenge yourselves to dig deeper when choosing the values that will guide your way of life, and know that there is pride in believing in your culture, in what defines you and representing it in a dignified manner, wherever you go.
** First Lady Jeannette Kagame| Youth Forum Series| Kigali (10 December 2015)
* Today, we join the world for the #WorldAIDSDay, let's commit to adhere our efforts to ensure a sustainable and effective response and prevention of #HIV/#AIDS in Africa and to the world.
** First Lady Jeannette Kagame| World AIDS Day (1 December 2022)
* Ndi Umunyarwanda ikwiye kudufasha kubaka umuntu w’imbere: ufite imico n’ imikorere bimugaragaza nk’Umunyarwanda, nk’uko umuco dusangiye uturanga. (Ndi Umunyarwanda should help us to build an inner person: one who has character and behavior that shows him as a Rwandan, according to the culture we share.)
** https://twitter.com/UnityClubRw First Lady Jeannette Kagame| Unity club 2022 (12 November 2022)
* https://www.flickr.com/photos/paulkagame/24024033406
* Addressing mental illness among our youth shouldn’t be a match between opponents, between generations accusing each other of either weakness, or insensitivity, not knowing how much families and friends equally suffer from the pain of their depression. It should be a race to the finish line, to wellness, hand in hand
** The pains we don't speak, a letter to the youth The New Times (26 October 2022)
* Love yourself enough to know that you are worthy of receiving the help you need
** The pains we don't speak, a letter to the youth The New Times (26 October 2022)
* Love yourself enough to be honest about what is within your power to change
** The pains we don't speak, a letter to the youth The New Times (26 October 2022)
* God, grant me the serenity,
to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.
** The pains we don't speak, a letter to the youth The New Times (26 October 2022)
* Yes, we will ensure that there are more women in leadership positions.
** Commonwealth women's forum Africa news (21 June 2022)
* Yes, we will achieve women's economic empowerment.
** CHOGM 2022 KT Press (20 June 2022)
* Yes, we will do our part, to mitigate the adverse effects of climate change, especially on women and girls. Yes, together we can, must, and will end the violence against women and girls.
** Commonwealth women's forum CHOGM 2022 (20 June 2022)
* Let us remember that behind global cancer statistics is a mother, a father, a sibling or a child, whose life will never be the same again after their diagnosis. on this world cancer day, let us pledge to continue educating our people about the importance of living healthy lifestyles, which include regular medical check-ups, in order for our communities to receive the necessary treatment in time.
** World Cancer day All Africa (17 September 2022)
* We are human beings as well at the end of the day… Each one of us has tried to do it, to reach out to the people in need… And I too realized the chances that I have and the proximity that I have with some of the decision-makers, I felt I could not waste them and sit down and be comfortable without using them efficiently.
** taarifa (February 5, 2017)
* She says investing in empowering the youth will contribute to the country’s economic progress.
** taarifa (February 5, 2017)
* "should remind us that we have a responsibility of continuing to build ‘Rwandanness’ as an identity, not just a mere nationality.”
** "being-rwandan-transcends-nationality-first-lady", First Lady Jeannette Kagame delivers remarks during the 15th forum of the Unity Club (12 November 2022)
* “It is good to learn some things from others, because our culture grows. However, it should remain as our identity,”
** "being-rwandan-transcends-nationality-first-lady", First Lady Jeannette Kagame delivers remarks during the 15th forum of the Unity Club (12 November 2022)
* "remember to honour the love you are given, by your country, communities and families, by loving yourself too.
** The pains we don't speak, a letter to the youth The New Times (26 October 2022)
* Kwibuka (Remember) is not just a saying! Kwibuka has no specific period, nor can it be defined by these past 29 years! In this Kwibuka29, let us all protect the memory of our loved ones from ever fading away, while honoring the resilience of our survivors. Remember - Unite - Renew!
** First Lady: Kwibuka can’t be defined by the past 29 years. The New Times ( 7 April 2023)
* We need congress to come up with a profound goal oriented training for it’s members because change starts with an individual but hold each of them accountable just as in China’s (Communist Party of China) where someone has responsibility to the nation and to the party..Nothing can prevent us from doing likewise,
** https://www.ktpress.rw/2019/11/rpf-elects-women-leaders/. KT Press, November 11, 2019
* When we say alcohol is not for minors, #tunyweless
** Iyo tugira tuti inzoga si iz’abato, no muri gahunda ya #TunyweLess
** https://www.kigalitoday.com/amakuru/amakuru-mu-rwanda/article/madamu-jeannette-kagame-yongeye-kugaragaza-ibibi-by-inzoga Kigali to day( December16,2023)
* The consequences of drinking alcohol are not limited to the drinker alone, but the family members are also worried and always face the shame and grief of not knowing what to do to get their family out of this danger.
** https://www.kigalitoday.com/amakuru/amakuru-mu-rwanda/article/madamu-jeannette-kagame-yongeye-kugaragaza-ibibi-by-inzoga Kigali today( December16,2023)
* the activities of Women Foundation Ministries are essential in contributing to the country’s ambitions as they respond to the development and improved welfare of Rwanda
** https://www.ktpress.rw/2023/08/first-lady-jeannette-kagame-inspires-womens-fellowship-to-action/. KT PRESS (23 August 2023 )
* If civil societies, including faith-based organisations, commit to aligning with the national priorities, and using their link to the community, to allow all of our efforts to converge at all levels, we can make of our Rwanda, the Promised Land, for which God has prepared us
** https://www.ktpress.rw/2023/08/first-lady-jeannette-kagame-inspires-womens-fellowship-to-action/. KT PRESS (23 August 2023 )
* From the disproportionate impact of climate change on women and men in the global South, to the predominantly female online bullying, sexual exploitation, and violence across the world; it seems that obstacles to equality have multiplied, mutated, and evolved
** https://www.africanews.com/2022/06/21/commonwealth-womens-forum-aims-to-tackle-global-challenges//. AFRICA NEWS (21 June 2022)