Rose Kabuye

Rose Kabuye (born Rose Kanyange, 22 April 1961) is a retired Lieutenant Colonel in the Rwandan Army and has been described as the highest-ranking woman ever to serve in her country's armed forces. She is best known for her work as a fighter for the Rwandan Patriotic Front during the Rwandan Civil War and as an advocate for women's rights. Quotes I am innocent and ready to prove it. Rose Kabuye home at last (Saturday, December 3, 2022) I can’t express my happiness of being home and being with my family again. It’s just a great feeling, and I owe this to Rwandans who have stood by my side ever since my arrest. This is not my victory; it’s a victory for Rwanda and Rwandans. Rose Kabuye home at last (Saturday, December 3, 2022) I think Rwandan women have been working together, We don't just look out for ourselves. Women's new power came at terrible cost (April 9, 2002) I am happy to have a home where I can leave my children when I die. Women's new power came at terrible cost (April 9, 2002) Being white can sometimes be a real tribulation, especially in view of the ignorance, obtuseness and downright deviousness of the white world in regard to Africa as a whole and more especially in regard to the abomination of the Rwandan genocide and its aftermath. newtimes.co.rw (November 17, 2008) I'm not so scared because I am very innocent," Kabuye said on the France24 television news channel after being released france24 (November 21, 2008) “I was very surprised to be arrested.” Rwanda: Rose Kabuye “very surprised” by her arrest jeune afrique ( 21 November 2008) When you are innocent, it’s a very unpleasant feeling.” When you are innocent, it’s a very unpleasant feeling.” jeune afrique (21 November 2008) “Either I had to die with this charge on my head or face justice and prove myself innocent.” Rwandan official Rose Kabuye has told the BBC she must return to France for her trial and prove her innocence. BBC news (9 January 2009) “Women look out for their interests and those of their children; they have a vested interest in peace. We are not yet involved enough, though — there are very few of us, and it’s a problem. We need women in grassroots peace organizations, facilitating reconciliation work, working in the economic sector, managing projects. We want our voices to be heard. When can we be the ones to sit at the head of the table? As women gain ground in local leadership positions, we will gradually begin to get more national opportunities. And if we’re there, it will make a difference — a big difference… https://bangambiki.wordpress.com/2008/11/12/rose-kabuye/? “Some people think it’s strange that I work for peace, because I’m in the army. But others are glad. They say to me, “You waged war, and now you are waging peace!” I know how terrible wars can be. When I joined the army, I joined for a purpose — to fight for my rights, the rights of my children, and the rights of all children. Through fighting, we did achieve those rights… https://bangambiki.wordpress.com/2008/11/12/rose-kabuye/? “I have hope, although Rwanda still has problems. We’ve moved past many, many difficulties — so many that I think we have reached the midpoint or maybe even 60 percent. But we still have 40 percent to cover. We’re trying to leave behind a safer world for our children.” https://bangambiki.wordpress.com/2008/11/12/rose-kabuye/? References External links Category:1961 births Category:Living people Category:Rwandan military personnel Category:Women politicians in Rwanda