“Sometimes I reach the highest heights of hope, at other times I reach the deepest of despair. Sometimes I am happy, at other times I am sad. At some point I am a believer, and at some other time an unbeliever. Sometimes I love, some other times I hate. That’s what it means to be human.”

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.