Diane Shima Rwigara

Diane Shima Rwigara is a Rwandan woman who was born in Kigali Rwanda and she is a businesswoman and accountant who stood as an independent candidate in the 2017 Rwandan presidential election. [[1]]

Quotes

• I am free and happy finally. I hope this means that the persecution I and my family have faced is over and that I have the liberty to speak my mind. That is what I will continue to fight for across the country.
  • https://www.theeastafrican.co.ke/news/ea/Free-at-last-Rwigara-vows-to-continue-fight/4552908-4886668-cwybgo/index.html The EastAfrican ( December 8, 2018).
• We are calling on people to not fear, because fear is the main problem in Rwanda. We are calling on people to speak out, stand up and strive for our rights.
  • https://deeply.thenewhumanitarian.org/womenandgirls/articles/2017/08/16/rwanda-world-leader-for-women-in-politics-unless-they-oppose-kagame NewsDeeply (August 16, 2017 ).
• I don’t believe in the lie being sold to the world that Rwandan women have a voice – we don’t.
  • https://deeply.thenewhumanitarian.org/womenandgirls/articles/2017/08/16/rwanda-world-leader-for-women-in-politics-unless-they-oppose-kagame NewsDeeply (August 16, 2017 ).
• We’re only allowed to do or say certain things as dictated by the ruling party. If you don’t, you pay a high price.
  • https://deeply.thenewhumanitarian.org/womenandgirls/articles/2017/08/16/rwanda-world-leader-for-women-in-politics-unless-they-oppose-kagame NewsDeeply (August 16, 2017 ).