“I know what is going on in the heart of an atheist. Deep anguish that there is nothing beyond, nothing to live for, nothing to give him hope. I know because I endured the same predicament.”

Rwandan poet and diplomat of the late 20th century, Habyarimana was a voice for peace and reconciliation in post-genocide Rwanda. Her work often explored healing and unity, blending traditional Rwandan themes with contemporary struggles. She served as Rwanda’s ambassador to the United Nations and the African Union, advocating for diplomacy and cultural preservation.