Jeannette Bayisenge Explained

Jeannette Bayisenge
Office:Minister of Gender and family Promotion
Term Start:2020
Term End:Incumbent
Office2:Associate Professor of Gender Studies at the University of Rwanda

Jeannette Bayisenge is 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

Bayisenge holds a Ph.D. in Social Work with a focus on Gender from University of Gothenburg, Sweden, a master's degree in Development Cooperation with 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

Jeannette Bayisenge's political career began in 2020 when she assumed the role of the minister of Gender of family promotion in Rwanda. and she has been actively participated in promoting gender equality and family welfare in Rwanda and social progress, particularly in Kigali city. Her effort 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 was serving 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] 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 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 she said that Gender equality will only be 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, and this will be harmonized by getting access on funding opportunities as well as participating in conversations that contribute to the Global agender setting on gender equality[14] [15]

Private life

Jeannette Bayisenge was born and raised in Rwanda. She has 3 children all are boys. 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]

Notes and References

  1. News: CABINET RESHUFFLE: Youthful ministers take up more slots in govt . Edwin . Ashimwe . August 22, 2023 . The New Times.
  2. Web site: Jeannette Bayisenge. 2021-11-16. The Conversation. 6 April 2018 . en.
  3. Web site: Handover between incoming Minister Prof. BAYISENGE Jeannette and outgoing Minister Amb.Soline NYIRAHABIMANA. 2021-11-16. www.migeprof.gov.rw. en-US.
  4. Web site: Keynote Speakers – 2021 IFSW Africa Conference . 2021-11-16 . en-US.
  5. Web site: Prof. Jeannette Bayisenge - Kigali Today . 2021-11-16 . www.kigalitoday.com.
  6. Web site: Shimbun . The Yomiuri . 2022-03-30 . Rwandan minister: Roots for gender equality are planted in politics . 2023-08-02 . japannews.yomiuri.co.jp . en.
  7. Web site: Celebrating International Women's Day 2022 in Rwanda: Gender equality today for a sustainable tomorrow United Nations in Rwanda . 2023-08-02 . rwanda.un.org . en.
  8. Web site: Yanditswe na Jean Claude Munyantore . Menya abayobozi bashya bashyizwe mu myanya na Perezida Kagame . 2021-11-16 . Kigali Today . en-US.
  9. Web site: Ernest . Nsanzimana . Iby'ingenzi wamenya kuri Baminisitiri bashya bamaze kurahirira imbere ya Perezida Kagame . 2021-11-16 . www.ukwezi.rw . en-US.
  10. Web site: 2021-11-09 . Advocate for rights of those you represent – new councillors told . 2021-11-16 . The New Times Rwanda . en.
  11. Web site: 2019-08-16 . Abajyanama 5 b'Umujyi wa Kigali bashyizweho na Kagame ni bantu ki? - The Source Post . 2021-11-16 . en-US.
  12. Web site: New cabinet members bring a wealth of experience . 2021-11-16 . IGIHE . en.
  13. Web site: Perezida Kagame yahinduye abaminisitiri batanu muri guverinoma harimo abatatunguranye Umusingi . 2021-11-16 . www.umusingi.org.
  14. Web site: Kigali, Rwanda Announced as the Host of the Sixth Women Deliver Conference in July 2023 (WD2023) . 2023-08-02 . Women Deliver . en-US.
  15. Web site: http://www.trtafrika.com/insight/how-rwanda-has-become-a-champion-of-women-advancement-14217669 . How Rwanda has become a champion of women advancement - TRT Afrika . 2023-08-02 . How Rwanda has become a champion of women advancement . en.
  16. Web site: Kagina . Alice . 2023-07-24 . Gender Minister Bayisenge gets award for championing gender equality . 2023-08-02 . The New Times . en.
  17. Web site: Bayisenge . Jeannette . 2022-11-29 . Rwanda's Minister of Gender advocates for holistic approach to tackle sexual violence . 2023-08-02 . The New Times . en.