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Ms jeanne kem
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'''Jennet Kem''' is a gender-equality advocate and United Nations official who served as the Country Representative of UN Women in Rwanda. Her public statements have addressed women's economic empowerment, gender equality, and girls' participation in science and technology.Minister Vincent Biruta received credentials of Ms. Jennet Kem, the new UN Rwanda Country Representative https://www.minaffet.gov.rw/updates/news-details/minister-vincent-biruta-received-credentials-of-ms-jennet-kem-the-new-un-rwanda-country-representative Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Rwanda
Quotes
On women's economic empowerment
Poverty around the world owns a woman’s face and women are shock absorbers. Investing in women is the right thing to do, it’s not a charity act, it’s investing in our future.
UN Women Rwanda Special Newsletter, January–May 2024, p. 18.
On girls and technology
Coding should not just be seen as something that is reserved for men. It is for human beings, and human beings are men and women, boys and girls.
African Girls Can Code Initiative launched in Rwanda, The New Times, 2023.
On women's role in environmental sustainability
The health of the planet, our communities, and our future depends on women’s efforts.
Rural women urged to take active roles in environmental sustainability, The New Times.
On gender equality
The future is calling, and it is calling for equality.
Gender equality, women's rights and empowerment are non-negotiable, The New Times.
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