H. Gisa Roick 🇷🇼

Advisor at Permanent Mission of Rwanda to UN | Director of Global Africa Youth Dialogue (GAYD) | Int’l & Dev’t Affairs|Proud Rwandan

[H. Gisa Roick 🇷🇼 @gisaroick1]

Africa Day 2025 🌍 | Celebrating Diaspora Power: Influence, Integration & Economic Mobility

On May 24 with the Global Africa Youth Dialogue, I joined and engaged with African Impact Initiatives, the Centre for African Studies at the University of Toronto and African communities based in Canada.

My intervention focused on shifting from dialogue to action by:

💡 Leveraging the power in diaspora’s engagement with development agendas across the continent- as a strategic asset to reshape capital, investment, culture & collaboration.

💡 Designing inclusive policies and investments rooted in diaspora lived experiences.

I reflected on Rwanda’s journey—where Inclusive policies and vision turned the diaspora into a vital partner in national rebirth, driving investment, mobilizing resources and expertise. Proving that when nations embrace their people, no matter how far, transformation follows.

#AfricaDay2025 #Rwanda #development #investment

[Rwanda in Geneva @RwandaInGeneva]

''We therefore underscore the importance of international cooperation, including technology transfer and capacity buiding, to help bridge digital divides and strengthen digital skills, particularly for women and girls, in line with the SDGs and the Global Digital Compact''.

— @flavia_umulisa, Second Counsellor at @RwandaUN, delivering a joint statement on behalf of beneficiary countries of the LDCs/SIDS Trust Fund during the Interactive Dialogue with the Working Group on Discrimination against Women and Girls at #HRC62.

Ms. Umulisa is participating in the @ohchr LDCs/SIDS Trust Fund Delegates Programme during the 62nd Session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva.

[Permanent Mission of Rwanda to The United Nations @RwandaUN]

Kicking off the first-ever #PeacebuildingWeek, #Rwanda participated in the 2026 Joint Meeting of the Economic and Social Council (#ECOSOC) and the Peacebuilding Commission (#PBC), held under the theme “From Risk to Resilience: Advancing Social Cohesion through Job Creation in Peacebuilding Contexts.”

In #Rwanda’s intervention, Deputy Permanent Representative Mr. Robert Kayinamura called for stronger #ECOSOC-#PBC cooperation to prioritize youth employment, women’s economic empowerment, and private sector engagement in #peacebuilding strategies.

🔗Read statement: https://t.co/gE4rMBDHSj

[Permanent Mission of Rwanda to The United Nations @RwandaUN]

Today, #Rwanda participated in the High-level event marking the 5th International Day for Countering #HateSpeech, organized by the Kingdom of 🇲🇦Morocco and the UN Office on Genocide Prevention & the Responsibility to Protect (@UNOSAPG).

Speaking under the theme “The Power of Partnerships,” Deputy Permanent Representative Mr. Robert Kayinamura reaffirmed #Rwanda’s commitment to working with all partners in ensuring early warning leads to early action.

[Rwanda in Geneva @RwandaInGeneva]

« La RDC ne peut pas prétendre rechercher la paix tout en armant, en coordonnant et en utilisant des milices et des groupes armés, qui nourrissent l’insécurité, et prolongent les souffrances des civils. La priorité pour l’est de la RDC et pour la région des Grands Lacs est de construire une paix durable par la mise en œuvre des accords de paix, et non par des solutions militaires ou des accusations qui ne résistent pas à l’examen des faits. »

— Amb. @UrujeniB, lors de l'exercice du droit de réponse du Rwanda au #HRC62, lors du Dialogue interactif sur le rapport annuel du Haut-Commissaire aux droits de l'homme.

[Permanent Mission of Rwanda to The United Nations @RwandaUN]

🎥 At the 10170th @UN Security Council meeting on the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals (#IRMCT), @Rwanda_Justice Minister & Attorney General Hon. Dr. Emmanuel Ugirashebuja delivered #Rwanda’s statement, highlighting the future of #ICTR archives and the completion of the Mechanism’s remaining responsibilities.

🔗Full statement: https://t.co/OmimEzumx6

[Rwanda in USA @RwandaInUSA]

.@AmbMukantabana, Dean of the African Diplomatic Corps, together with her fellow African Ambassadors and the African Union, hosted a reception in Washington, D.C. celebrating #AfricaDay. As Africa marks 63 years of sovereignty and the US celebrates 250 years of independence, one truth holds: "The relationship between African nations and the United States stands at a moment of singular importance and opportunity." #AfricaDay2026

[Permanent Mission of Rwanda to The United Nations @RwandaUN]

Amb. @martin_ngoga participated in a dialogue between African members of the #UNDP/#UNFPA/#UNOPS Executive Board and @UNDP Administrator @alexanderdecroo on #UNDP’s priorities and the ongoing #UN80 reform process.

During the exchange, the Ambassador emphasized that programme countries must remain at the center of reform efforts, and called for efficiency measures to strengthen #UNDP’s field presence and delivery capacity.

[Permanent Mission of Rwanda to The United Nations @RwandaUN]

Today, Ambassador @martin_ngoga joined a @UNICEF and @WorldBankGroup discussion, under the theme "Building Human Capital: Investing in People for Lasting Prosperity."

The Ambassador shared 🇷🇼Rwanda’s progress in advancing human capital through strong #leadership, strategic #partnerships, and sustained #investments in health, education, and skills development.

[Permanent Mission of Rwanda to The United Nations @RwandaUN]

Today, #Rwanda participated in the Ninth Biennial Meeting of States on the Programme of Action to Prevent, Combat and Eradicate the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons (#BMS9).

Rwanda’s statement called for;

🔹 The urgent need to build national and institutional capacities for the effective implementation of the Programme of Action (#PoA) and International Tracing Instrument (#ITI)

🔹 Addressing the root causes and drivers contributing to the illicit proliferation of small arms and light weapons

🔹 Strengthening international cooperation, and information-sharing to prevent diversion and reinforce shared responsibility.

🔗Read the statement via https://t.co/npT1Pxi1m5

[H. Gisa Roick 🇷🇼 @gisaroick1]

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[Rafael Mariano Grossi @rafaelmgrossi]

Important exchange with President @PaulKagame on the margins of #NEISA2026 on Rwanda’s ambitious nuclear power plans, including SMRs.

We reviewed 🇷🇼’s progress in preparing the foundations for nuclear power, as outlined in the @IAEAorg’s INIR report that I delivered today, from public outreach to emergency preparedness.

Rwanda can count on the IAEA as it moves forward with its nuclear energy programme.

[Permanent Mission of Rwanda to The United Nations @RwandaUN]

At the opening of the 66th Session of the Committee on Programme and Coordination (#CPC66), 🇷🇼Rwanda reaffirmed the central role of the Committee and called for constructive engagement towards consensus-based outcomes that strengthen the effectiveness of the @UN.

At the outset of the session, 🇷🇼Rwanda also hosted a coordination meeting of #African Members of the committee, to exchange on common priorities and strengthen mutual support on issues of regional interest.

🔗Read Rwanda’s statement at #CPC66: https://t.co/gCEMzG3xOD

[Presidency | Rwanda @UrugwiroVillage]

“Many promises have been made to Africa, which have never materialized into anything tangible. Is this unfair? Yes. But ultimately, as Africans, we must take responsibility before anyone else. No world leader, no matter how big the country, is going to save our continent from itself. Conversations like these should remind us that through collaboration, we can overcome all the obstacles ahead of us.” President Kagame addressing a plenary with African and French CEOs on Green Industrialisation and Energy Transition.

[Jean-Guy K. Afrika @afrika_jean]

➡️In a few days, Kigali will once again welcome the Africa CEO Forum, one of the continent’s most important platforms for public-private dialogue, investment, and deal-making. This year’s theme, “The Scale Imperative: Why Africa Must Embrace Shared Ownership,” speaks directly to the moment Africa is in. Fragmented success is no longer enough.

To compete globally, we must build larger markets, stronger value chains, deeper pools of capital, and companies with the ambition and capacity to operate across borders. For Rwanda, hosting the Forum reflects our ambition to serve as a gateway for investment, logistics, services, and innovation, the destination connecting global capital with African opportunity, and helping turn dialogue into action.

We look forward to welcoming business leaders, investors, policymakers, and partners from across Africa and the world to Kigali on 14–15 May.

[Rwanda in Geneva @RwandaInGeneva]

Rwanda participated in the meeting of the General Council of the @wto, where Members exchanged on key priorities for the multilateral trading system and the follow-up to #MC14.

In the national statement, Amb. @urujeniB congratulated Amb. @CKellyNZ of New Zealand on assuming the Chairmanship of the General Council and expressed support for the Chair’s transparent and Member-driven approach to guiding the Council’s work.

The statement also highlighted the importance of sustaining momentum on development, LDC priorities, WTO reform, e-commerce, fisheries subsidies and agriculture, while supporting strengthened cooperation between the @wto and the @_AfricanUnion, including the AU’s request for observer status.

[Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Int'l Cooperation @RwandaMFA]

Rwanda and Botswana sign 6 agreements on the margins of the State Visit of H.E. President Paul Kagame:

🔽 MoU on Mutual Visa Abolition for Holders of Diplomatic, Service/Official, and Ordinary/National Passports;
🔽 Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement;
🔽 Bilateral Air Service Agreement (BASA);
🔽 MoU on Economic, Trade and Investment;
🔽 MoU between Botswana Investment and Trade Centre (BITC) and Rwanda Development Board (RDB); and
🔽 MoU on Cooperation in the field of Health.

[Rwanda Broadcasting Agency (RBA) @rbarwanda]

“What defines the relationship between Rwanda and Botswana, is not only friendship but also a shared sense of purpose.”

President Kagame on Rwanda-Botswana relations. #RBANews

[Presidency | Rwanda @UrugwiroVillage]

This afternoon at the State House in Gaborone, President Kagame and President @duma_boko held a tête-à-tête meeting followed by bilateral talks with their respective delegations.

The two Heads of State then witnessed the signing of bilateral agreements and Memorandums of Understanding between Rwanda and Botswana on avoidance of double taxation, visa exemption for holders of diplomatic, official, and national passports, air services, health, economic, trade and investment cooperation, as well as collaboration between the Rwanda Development Board and the Botswana Investment and Trade Centre.

[Permanent Mission of Rwanda to The United Nations @RwandaUN]

On the sidelines of the #ECOSOC STI Forum 2026, Ambassador @martin_ngoga participated in a side event organized by @FAONewYork, under the theme “Transformative & Equitable Agricultural Technology for the #2030Agenda & A Sustainable Future.”

In his remarks, the Ambassador highlighted #Rwanda’s experience, and lessons learnt in leveraging digital platforms, data-driven systems, and climate-smart innovations to transform its #agrifood systems.

[Rwanda in Geneva @RwandaInGeneva]

In Geneva, Rwanda officially presented its candidacy for re-election to the Council of the International Telecommunication Union for the 2027–2030 term, at a reception bringing together SG @ITUSecGen, Chair of the @ITU Council @bosuntijani, senior UN officials, Member States and partners.

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