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Jeannette Bayisenge

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Jeannette Bayisenge
Minister of Gender and family Promotion
In office
2020–Incumbent
Associate Professor of Gender Studies at the University of Rwanda

Jeannette Bayisenge is a Rwandan socialist politician and the current Minister of Public Service and Labour in Rwanda. She was appointed to the role by President Paul Kagame on 22 August 2023.[1] She has also served as Minister of Gender and Family Promotion in Rwanda (MIGEPROF) since 2020, and as Associate Professor of gender studies at the University of Rwanda.[2][3]

Early life and education

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Bayisenge holds a Ph.D. in Social Work with a focus on Gender from the University of Gothenburg, Sweden, a master's degree in Development Cooperation with a Specialization in Women and Development from EWHA Woman's University in Seoul, South Korea, and a bachelor's degree in Social Work from the National University of Rwanda.[4][5]

Career

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Jeannette Bayisenge's political career began in 2020 when she assumed the role of the Minister of Gender and Family Promotion in Rwanda. She has actively participated in promoting gender equality and family welfare in Rwanda, and social progress, particularly in Kigali city. Her efforts as Minister have focused on advancing women's rights and empowerment, addressing gender-based violence, and implementing policies that enhance family well-being[6][7]

Prior to her appointment, Bayisenge served as Director of the Centre of Gender Studies and Associate Professor of Gender Studies at the University of Rwanda's College of Arts and Social Sciences (UR-CASS), where she had worked since 2004.[8][9] She has also served as the President of the National Women's Council since June 2018. Bayisenge also served on several boards and councils including the Chairperson of the Council of the City of Kigali and Gasabo District,[10][9] Vice Chairperson of Board of Directors in Local Administrative Entities Development Agency (LODA), as well as Board Member in Rwanda National ID Agency (NIDA).[11][12][13]

In 2023, Bayisenge participated in the Women Delver conference, which was held in Rwanda for the first time that year. She was the chair of the WD2023 Host Country committee in Kigali Conventional Centre, and said that gender equality will only exist when all the people have equal access to the power dignity, justice, rights, health, and opportunities that will enable them to network and develop skills in sharing knowledge. She has also said that this will be harmonized by getting access on funding opportunities as well as participating in conversations that contribute to the global agenda on gender equality[14][15]

Private life

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Jeannette Bayisenge was born and raised in Rwanda. She has 3 children, all sons. Her passion for gender equality and social justice has been evident throughout her career, both in academia and politics. Her dedication to creating a more inclusive and equitable society has earned her recognition from her peers and constituents alike.[16][17]

References

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  1. ^ Ashimwe, Edwin (22 August 2023). "CABINET RESHUFFLE: Youthful ministers take up more slots in govt". The New Times.
  2. ^ "Jeannette Bayisenge". The Conversation. 6 April 2018. Retrieved 16 November 2021.
  3. ^ "Handover between incoming Minister Prof. BAYISENGE Jeannette and outgoing Minister Amb.Soline NYIRAHABIMANA". www.migeprof.gov.rw. Retrieved 16 November 2021.
  4. ^ "Keynote Speakers – 2021 IFSW Africa Conference". Retrieved 16 November 2021.[permanent dead link‍]
  5. ^ "Prof. Jeannette Bayisenge - Kigali Today". www.kigalitoday.com. Retrieved 16 November 2021.
  6. ^ Shimbun, The Yomiuri (30 March 2022). "Rwandan minister: Roots for gender equality are planted in politics". japannews.yomiuri.co.jp. Retrieved 2 August 2023.
  7. ^ "Celebrating International Women's Day 2022 in Rwanda: Gender equality today for a sustainable tomorrow | United Nations in Rwanda". rwanda.un.org. Retrieved 2 August 2023.
  8. ^ Yanditswe na Jean Claude Munyantore. "Menya abayobozi bashya bashyizwe mu myanya na Perezida Kagame". Kigali Today. Retrieved 16 November 2021.
  9. ^ a b Ernest, Nsanzimana. "Iby'ingenzi wamenya kuri Baminisitiri bashya bamaze kurahirira imbere ya Perezida Kagame". www.ukwezi.rw. Retrieved 16 November 2021.
  10. ^ "Advocate for rights of those you represent – new councillors told". The New Times | Rwanda. 9 November 2021. Retrieved 16 November 2021.
  11. ^ "Abajyanama 5 b'Umujyi wa Kigali bashyizweho na Kagame ni bantu ki? - The Source Post". 16 August 2019. Retrieved 16 November 2021.[permanent dead link‍]
  12. ^ "New cabinet members bring a wealth of experience". IGIHE. Retrieved 16 November 2021.
  13. ^ "Perezida Kagame yahinduye abaminisitiri batanu muri guverinoma harimo abatatunguranye | Umusingi". www.umusingi.org. Retrieved 16 November 2021.
  14. ^ "Kigali, Rwanda Announced as the Host of the Sixth Women Deliver Conference in July 2023 (WD2023)". Women Deliver. Retrieved 2 August 2023.
  15. ^ "How Rwanda has become a champion of women advancement - TRT Afrika". trtafrika.com. Retrieved 2 August 2023.
  16. ^ Kagina, Alice (24 July 2023). "Gender Minister Bayisenge gets award for championing gender equality". The New Times. Retrieved 2 August 2023.
  17. ^ Bayisenge, Jeannette (29 November 2022). "Rwanda's Minister of Gender advocates for holistic approach to tackle sexual violence". The New Times. Retrieved 2 August 2023.


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