Jeanne d'Arc Debonheur

Jeanne d'Arc Debonheur (born Aurore Mimosa), is a Rwandan lawyer and politician who has been the Rwandan Cabinet Minister of Refugees and Disaster Management since 30 August 2017. Debonheur started her career in 2008, working as a Court Registrar in the Commercial Court, based in Musanze and Nyarugenge, serving in that capacity until 2011. From 2011 until 2012 she worked as Legal Drafter and Advisor in the Chamber of Deputies of the bicameral Rwanda Parliament. For a period of three months, from January 2013 to 23 April 2013, she served as the Legal Officer in "Rwanda Environment Management Authority" (REMA). From 24 April 2013, Debonheur worked as a specialist in legislative drafting and as legal advisor to the Rwanda Senate, serving in that capacity until 29 August 2017. On 31 August 2017, she was sworn in as the Rwanda Minister for Disaster Management and Refugee Affairs. Quotes We know that this aid is not going to solve all the problems caused by the floods but at least we managed to offer students basics materials, including scholastic materials and blankets. We shall continue to work on other urgent needs like repairing the fiber optic infrastructure. the Minister for Disaster Management and Refugee affairs, Jeanne d’Arc de Bonheur said (The New Times, Wednesday, March 07, 2018) It was observed that we were used to spend much money in buying firewood. Further, the use of firewood in camps mostly affects our forest cover, breeding erosion and other disasters which leave lives and environment exposed to destruction. Jeanne d’Arc de Bonheur said, the important role of using cooking gas (Relief Web,September 15, 2017) Eighteen people passed on due to disasters caused by heavy rains in the night of 23rd April. Minister Jeanne d’Arc de Bonheur said: (Africa News, 25 April, 2018) We advise you to adopt community-based practices for disaster risk reduction measures including digging effective water drainage, proper land use, terracing and tree planting activities. Jeanne d’Arc de Bonheur said, reminded the population to respect measures worth to mitigate the disaster (ktpress.rw, May 03, 2018 ) People residing in high risk areas across the country are being relocated to safe places in organized and planned model villages in order to mitigate disasters caused by landslides. Rwandan gov't expense on natural disaster relief breaks record: official. xinhuanet.com (October 12, 2026) we expect that the initiative of clean cooking fuel pilot will help achieve both environmental protection providing efficient cooking techniques which will as well reduce indoor air pollution. Belgium provides crucial and timely support to refugees in Rwanda. unhcr.org (October 12, 2026) The current climate change challenges call for innovative solutions alternative to firewood. We are always working for the people, for our planet and our prosperity. Belgium provides crucial and timely support to refugees in Rwanda. unhcr.org (October 12, 2026) As the Government of Rwanda, we are committed to doing our best to make sure all contributions available reach the specific beneficiaries. Belgium provides crucial and timely support to refugees in Rwanda. unhcr.org (October 12, 2026) Meeting the needs of the refugees and asylum seekers in terms of food and nutrition situation prevent malnutrition in the population, especially among women, young children and other vulnerable groups. Belgium provides crucial and timely support to refugees in Rwanda. unhcr.org (October 12, 2026) External links Category:Women politicians in Rwanda Category:Government ministers of Rwanda Category:Lawyers from Rwanda Category:Women in law