“They hate you not because of what you have done but because of who you are; you are different from who they are, and you are occupying the ground they want for themselves.”

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.