Espérance Nyirasafari
Espérance Nyirasafari | |
|---|---|
| Born | |
| Nationality (legal) | Rwandese |
| Citizenship | Rwanda |
| Occupation(s) | Lawyer, politician |
| Years active | 2016 — present |
| Known for | Politics, Public service |
| Title | Cabinet Minister of Gender and Family Promotion in the Cabinet of Rwanda |
Espérance Nyirasafari is a lawyer and politician in Rwanda, who has served as the cabinet minister at the Rwanda Ministry of Gender and Family Promotion (Migeprof), since 5 October 2016.[1]
Background and education
She was born in Rwanda to Rwandan parents; both of whom were killed in the 1994 Rwanda Genocide, when Espérance Nyirasafari was still young.[2]
Career
In 2009, she served as the permanent secretary in the Rwanda ministry of justice.[2] At the time of her ministerial appointment, on 5 October 2016, she is reported to have been a member of the Rwandan Parliament.[3] She replaced Diane Gashumba as minister at Migeprof, who became the Rwanda Minister of Health.[3] In the cabinet reshuffle of 31 August 2017, Espérance Nyirasafari retained her portfolio at Migeprof.[4] As cabinet minister, she advocates mutual respect among married couples to promote family harmony.[5]
Personal
Espérance Nyirasafari is a married mother.[2]
See also
References
- ^ GOR (5 October 2016). "Communique: President Kagame reshuffles the Cabinet, appoints new governors". Kigali: Government of Rwanda (GOR). Retrieved 1 September 2017.
- ^ a b c Mugoya, Grace (5 July 2009). "The secret life of... Esperance Nyirasafari". New Times (Rwanda). Kigali. Retrieved 1 September 2017.
- ^ a b Kagire, Edmund (5 October 2016). "Kagame drops his longest serving minister in cabinet shake up". The EastAfrican. Nairobi. Retrieved 1 September 2017.
- ^ Kimenyi, Felly (31 August 2017). "Rwanda gets new Cabinet, who is in?". New Times (Rwanda). Kigali. Retrieved 1 September 2017.
- ^ Rwamapera, Kelly (4 April 2017). "Gender minister calls for mutual respect among couples". New Times. Kigali. Retrieved 1 September 2017.
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