Jeannette Bayisenge is Rwandan politician and socialist who currently President Paul Kagame appointed as Minister of Public Service and Labour on Tuesday, August 22. [1] before she serves as Minister of Gender and Family Promotion in Rwanda (MIGEPROF) since 2020 and Associate Professor of Gender studies at the University of Rwanda.^[1][2] Jeannette Bayisenge is a native of Rwanda, born and raised in Rwanda. She has 3 children all are boys. Her passion for gender equality and social justice has been evident throughout her career, both in academia and politics. Her dedication to creating a more inclusive and equitable society has earned her recognition from her peers and constituents alike^[3][4]

Career

Jeannette Bayisenge's political career began in 2020 when she assumed the role of the minister of Gender of family promotion in Rwanda. and she has been actively participated in promoting gender equality and family welfare in Rwanda and social progress particularly in Kigali city. Her effort as minister have focused on advancing Women's rights an empowerment, addressing Gender-based violence and implementing policies that enhance family well-being^[5][6]

Current Responsibilities

In the year 2023 for the first time a conference Women Delver held in Rwanda Jeannette Bayisenge participated in the Conference and actively supported conversations, This conference on the Africa Continent visibly as the first time as well. this marked the on going effort and potential of Rwanda in promoting Woman, Minister Jeannette Bayisenge was the chair of the WD2023 Host Country committee in 2023 in Kigali Conventional Centre she said that Gender equality will only be when all the people have equal access to the power dignity , justice ,rights, health and opportunities that will enables every one of them to network ,and develop skills in sharing knowledge, and this will be harmonized by getting access on funding opportunities.as well as participating in conversations that contribute to the Global agender setting on gender equality^[7][8]

Education

Bayisenge holds a Ph.D. in Social Work with a focus on Gender from University of Gothenburg, Sweden, a master's degree in Development Cooperation with Specialization in Women and Development from EWHA Woman's University in Seoul-South Korea and a bachelor's degree in Social Work from National University of Rwanda.^[9][10]

Career

Prior to her appointment, Bayisenge was serving as Director of the Centre of Gender Studies and Associate Professor of Gender Studies at the University of Rwanda's College of Arts and Social Sciences (UR-CASS) where she had worked since 2004.^[11][12] She has also served as the President of the National Women's Council since June 2018. Bayisenge also served on several boards and councils including the Chairperson of the Council of the City of Kigali and Gasabo District,^[13][12] Vice Chairperson of Board of Directors in Local Administrative Entities Development Agency (LODA) as well as Board Member in Rwanda National ID Agency (NIDA).^[14][15][16]