{"id":73768,"date":"2024-05-23T17:29:42","date_gmt":"2024-05-23T17:29:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/rwanda\/all-news\/parliamentary-election-mukantwari-a-primary-school-teacher-on-a-mission-to-curtail-family-conflicts"},"modified":"2024-05-23T18:17:25","modified_gmt":"2024-05-23T18:17:25","slug":"parliamentary-election-mukantwari-a-primary-school-teacher-on-a-mission-to-curtail-family-conflicts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/rwanda\/policy\/parliamentary-election-mukantwari-a-primary-school-teacher-on-a-mission-to-curtail-family-conflicts","title":{"rendered":"Parliamentary election: Mukantwari, a primary school teacher on a mission to curtail family conflicts"},"content":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Rwanda. <\/strong><\/span>Elizabeth Mukantwari, a Kinyarwanda language and maths teacher at Kagasa Primary School in Kicukiro District, Kigali, wants to contest for a seat in parliament with a noble mission of \u201cfighting rampant family conflicts\u201d so as to ensure the wellbeing of communities, and better future for Rwandan children.<\/p>\n

Mukantwari who has been a primary school teacher for 15 years said this after presenting her candidature to the National Electoral Commission (NEC), on Wednesday, May 22.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe main reason I chose to focus on family conflict management is that, as an educator, I am considering the situation of children because when you are teaching a child whose parents are fighting, are in disagreement over property, or heading to divorce, the children cannot concentrate at school. You find that a teacher\u2019s efforts are in vain because the child is absent minded,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

\u201cBut on the other hand, kids who come from conflict-free families come to school with all academic materials and will be able to follow in class. They come on time, and they are smart and happy, which increases their level of performance as they do not have other things bothering them.\u201d<\/p>\n

Elizabeth Mukantwari, a Kinyarwanda language and maths teacher at Kagasa Primary School in Kicukiro District, Kigali, wants to contest for a seat in parliament (2)<\/p>\n

Mukantwari who is also in charge of social affairs in Eastern Province\u2019s National Women Council said that being a voice for women, and people in general, is something she has always done. This, she said, gives her full confidence to run for a seat in parliament.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe were able to settle some issues, especially the ones regarding family conflicts. So, it is in that line that I want to continue my advocacy at national level through parliament,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

Mukantwari said if elected, she will do more advocacy by working with her colleagues.<\/p>\n

\u201cI would like to work with other authorities to introduce a new initiative; in awarding the couples that are able to shun family conflicts, live in harmony, and therefore serve as role models to others,\u201d she said, adding that such exemplary couples should be monitored so as to ensure that they do not relapse.<\/p>\n

\u201cAnd this can happen at the cell level more like Umuganda (community work) takes place on the last Saturday of every week. We can identify a day on which such awards can be given.\u201d<\/p>\n

Mukantwari said that if she wins a parliamentary seat, other primary teachers will be happy, and inspired, \u201cbecause it can show that a primary school teacher too is able\u201d and can dream big when it comes to contributing to national development.<\/p>\n

\u201cMy confidence is from within. In our country women are able to do great things as long as they have the will. For now, the first step is achieved as I managed to submit my candidature and the rest will be decided during the elections.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Africa-Press – Rwanda. Elizabeth Mukantwari, a Kinyarwanda language and maths teacher at Kagasa Primary School in Kicukiro District, Kigali, wants to contest for a seat in parliament with a noble mission of \u201cfighting rampant family conflicts\u201d so as to ensure the wellbeing of communities, and better future for Rwandan children. 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