Julienne Uwacu

Julienne Uwacu (born c. 1979) is a Rwandan politician who has served as Minister of Sports and Culture in the Cabinet of Rwanda since 24 February 2015. She is the first woman to lead the ministry since its creation, and her tenure has spanned more than a decade of cabinet service, making her one of the longer-serving members of the Rwandan government. 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 (3 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 (3 August 2018) Rwandan youth have a responsibility to embrace social values and spread them in their respective communities and schools. "Photos: Minister Uwacu urges youth to embrace social values", The New Times (15 January 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, the image of the country you represent will be judged based on your behaviors and values. "Photos: Minister Uwacu urges youth to embrace social values", The New Times (15 January 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. "Photos: Minister Uwacu urges youth to embrace social values", The New Times (15 January 2018) Africans must take the lead in writing their own history and promote their heritage rather than waiting for foreigners to do it for them. Éditions Bakamé 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. Éditions Bakamé 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", The New Times (7 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", The New Times (7 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 again, and to further build a peaceful, stable and united country. Rwanda National Police media archives 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 a position to speak for us. We know better, and that's why we must tell our own story. Rwanda National Police media archives 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 who do that. Rwanda National Police media archives There is nothing worse like losing people; it's something hard to recover from, but the more we keep close and support survivors, improving their welfare, the more we comfort them and trauma cases reduce. Rwanda National Police media archives We can't afford to waste a single second of our time. "Kwibuka23: Minister Uwacu addresses RNP on Rwanda's achievements after Genocide", police.gov.rw What we want to achieve is still a lot more. "Kwibuka23: Minister Uwacu addresses RNP on Rwanda's achievements after Genocide", police.gov.rw The festival does not only mean celebrating cultural ties but also strengthening of the friendship between the people of both countries. Rwanda-China cultural exchange to grow more, says Minister Uwacu. newtimes.co.rw (October 12, 2026) Problems that youth face are not far complicated as those their parents faced. Minister Uwacu urges youth on leadership, participating in national development. en.igihe.com (October 12, 2026) There are many advantages, so, they (youth) should put in mind that they are there to develop the country. It means that national leadership and future of the country among others are in the hands of youth. Minister Uwacu urges youth on leadership, participating in national development. en.igihe.com (October 12, 2026) As the President of Republic always reminds us, youth should lead in change and national development. Minister Uwacu urges youth on leadership, participating in national development. en.igihe.com (October 12, 2026) Sometimes, the few existing sporting academies want to rely on government for funding. That is not the way things work. Senators call for robust policy on nurturing talent in sports. newtimes.co.rw (October 12, 2026) The Government will do what it can, in terms of building possible infrastructure, but we also think it’s high time private investors looked into such opportunities for the professionalisation of sports in the country. Senators call for robust policy on nurturing talent in sports. newtimes.co.rw (October 12, 2026) Schools should ensure that they build sports facilities and avail a range of sporting activities to students to allow talent development. Senators call for robust policy on nurturing talent in sports. newtimes.co.rw (October 12, 2026) External links Category:Women politicians in Rwanda Category:Sports ministers Category:Cultural ministers Category:Living people