{{Rwanda\u2019s First Lady Mrs Jeannette Kagame has said that Rwanda was a good example that people are capable of the best and the worst, and evil can be overcome}}.<\/p>\n
The First Lady, Jeanette Kagame, was addressing over 3,000 guests who attended the 60th American Prayer Breakfast in Washington DC on Thursday.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe pray to our Lord for leadership that values life, forgiveness and solidarity among the people. We also pray for a world at peace -a world where our children can grow and flourish, guided by the words of God,\u201d Mrs Kagame said.<\/p>\n
\u201cLooking back to Rwanda\u2019s post genocide journey, we may feel a legitimate sense of pride, yet we do not lose sight of how far we have come\u201d.<\/p>\n
\u201cToday, Rwanda is a secure, stable and developing nation. Having learned from its painful past, Rwanda is a major contributor to regional and global peace. About 3,500 Rwandan peacekeepers are deployed in UN missions around the world,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
The First Lady was accompanied by the Minister of Familiy and Gender Promotion, Aloisea Inyumba, and Rwanda\u2019s Ambassador to the United States, James Kimonyo.<\/p>\n
The Prayer Breakfast was attended and addressed by President Obama who was accompanied by First Lady Michelle Obama as well as US Vice President, Joe Biden.<\/p>\n
\u201cAs I talk about Rwanda, however, I remain mindful that my country\u2019s story is only a modest contribution to the collective search for peace, unity and stability. Indeed, we too continue to learn from both our successes and challenges,\u201d Mrs Kagame said.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhen Rwanda emerged from the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, the country was largely considered as doomed to failure. Our nation\u2019s human and physical infrastructures were in ashes; and our society was deeply divided.<\/p>\n
\u201cLess than two decades later, most visitors to Rwanda find a people that have covered their dignity; they see a country back on its feet, fast-developing and resolutely oriented towards the future. Many talk of the \u201cRwandan miracle,\u201d she added. <\/p>\n
The First Lady said that Rwanda\u2019s socio-economic recovery is a product of its people\u2019s resilience, sacrifices and resolve to write a new and better chapter in history. <\/p>\n
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