Valentine Uwamariya

Valentine Uwamariya

Valentine Uwamariya (born May 14,1971) is serving as the Minister of Education in Rwanda, appointed by Paul Kagame, the President of Rwanda in February 2020.

Quotes

• We need to focus on equipping our young people with the digital skills they need to enable them to be prepared for the socio-economic development of our country based on technology. This will not only include the need for a strong emphasis on digital literacy in our education systems with a focus on collaborative learning and problem solving but also for young people to be flexible and adaptable. It requires the transfer of soft skills, such as critical thinking, problem-solving and creativity.
  • "ICT to the core of Rwandan Education" REB (28 September 2022)
• Education as a critical investment for future growth and development in our respective countries
  • [| Dr Uwamariya Valentine ] Reb (28, september 2022)
• As we look to the future, it is imperative that we deepen our efforts to address these challenges and build a world where every woman and girl can realize and enjoy her full potential. This requires not only constant investment in policies and programs that promote gender equality but also a fundamental shift in attitudes and behaviors towards women and girls

*"Advocating for gender equality is a shared responsibility."(05 April 2024)

• I’m deeply touched, not only as a minister of gender but as a mother too. Women understand the profound significance of having a dedicated space like this within the workplace. Leaving a one, two, or three-month-old child at home can be an incredibly stressful experience, affecting not only the mother but also the child and the institution she works for.

*Bank of Kigali elevates workplace inclusivity with launch of ‘Mother’s Room.(2023-10-05)

• We have challenges at all levels of education, not only at primary, but also secondary and tertiary education levels.
  • [1]Rwanda: Marrying pragmatism with values in education(November 18th, 2020)
• Rwanda has chosen to place ICT at the core of our education delivery chain.
  • [2]Rwanda has chosen to place ICT at the core of our education delivery chain.” Hon. Minister of Education, Dr. Valentine Uwamariya speaking at eLearning Africa Conference(May 11-13, 2022)
• Success in education requires investment in teachers, curriculum and research — we must strengthen research as a key ingredient.
  • [3]Minister of Education, Government of Rwanda

at the celebration of 20 years of bilateral Research Cooperation between Rwanda and Sweden(23rd March 2023)