# Julienne Uwacu

Julienne Uwacu is a Rwandan politician, who has served as the cabinet Minister of sports and culture in the Cabinet of Rwandan, since 24 February 2015. In the cabinet reshuffle of 31 August 2017, Julienne Uwacu retained her portfolio.

## Quotes

* Young people should know the opportunity that the country has created for them
** "young-girls-challenged-to-believe-in-themselves", The New Times (23 July 2018)
* We laud the effort by Rwandans and our partners who contributed to this year’s economic growth in different sectors. On this day, we have to look at what we can do to further development and share our harvest with the have-nots.
** "rwandans-celebrate-umuganura", The New Times (03 August 2018)
* You are talented and have worked hard to make it to the final team, now go out there with confidence and determination to make your country proud
** "minister-uwacu-flags-off-delegation-to-african-youth-games", The New Times (13 July 2018)
* "It’s not professional to find anyone with intentions of escaping on national duty while competing in such competitions.”
** "minister-uwacu-flags-off-delegation-to-african-youth-games", The New Times (13 July 2018)
* We all have to work hand in hand without wasting time for the future of our country. Primarily, this year we have embarked on a programme intended to foster Rwanda’s development and the projects that were outlined by the leaders are expected to lead the country to self-reliance,
** "rwandans-celebrate-umuganura", The New Times (03 August 2018)
* Rwandan youth have a responsibility to embrace social values and spread them in their respective communities and schools.
** Julienne Uwacu, the Minister for Sports and Culture, said. (The New Times, Monday, January 15, 2018)
* Take the lessons from the training to the community and schools. You reflect the image of the country at the international scene and you should keep Rwandan values at heart. You should always remember that even when you continue your studies out of the country because the image of the country you represent will be judged based on your behaviors and values.
** Julienne Uwacu said to the participants. (The New Times, Monday, January 15, 2018)
* “Culture is neutral. It is the common thread that runs through a society and brings people together. The moment we put our people first, culture becomes the glue that holds our people; we do not give up; we are never thrown off balance. We are held by this rich culture,”“Culture is neutral. It is the common thread that runs through a society and brings people together. The moment we put our people first, culture becomes the glue that holds our people; we do not give up; we are never thrown off balance. We are held by this rich culture,”
** Julienne Uwacu said to the participants. (The New Times, Monday, January 15, 2018)
* Mrs. Uwacu Julienne said that Africans must take the lead in writing their own history and promote their heritage rather than waiting for foreigners to do it for them.
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* "Africa has its own history, culture and heritage to communicate to all Africans and to the rest of the world, and Africans have to write their own history," she said.
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* "During one of the sessions, we were told that we could forgive either those who ask for forgiveness or those who do not"
** "building-bridges-community-based-sociotherapy-reinforced-unity-and-reconciliation", Building Bridges: Community Based Sociotherapy reinforced unity and reconciliation (07 December 2022)
* "Among our group included Genocide survivors who would share with us how they were able to forgive perpetrators who killed their family members. At the end of the program, our wounds had healed.”
** "building-bridges-community-based-sociotherapy-reinforced-unity-and-reconciliation", Building Bridges: Community Based Sociotherapy reinforced unity and reconciliation (07 December 2022)
* “A lot has been achieved in the last 24 years, sacrifices were made by everyone for the country to be where it is today but we still have to remember the tragedies that befell us; that’s why we must commemorate as we also reflect on our past, ensure it never happens against and to further build a peaceful, stable and united country,” said Minister Uwacu.
Julienne uwacu addressed to RNP
* “This is the time we need the media to be more vibrant and counter the genocide deniers. Let’s not let someone tell our story the wrong way; no one has lived our experience to be in position to speak for us. We know better and that’s why we must tell our own story,” said the Minister
Julienne uwacu addressed to RNP
* “What you publish can shape the legacy of our communities, that’s why responsible journalism is what shapes our future and you are the people do that.”
Julienne uwacu addressed to RNP
* “There is nothing worse like losing people, it’s something hard to recover from, but the more we keep close and supporting survivors, improving their welfare the more we comfort them and trauma cases reduce,” she said
Julienne uwacu addressed to RNP