First Lady of Rwanda Jeannette Kagame, UNAIDS Special Ambassador for Adolescent Health and Well-being

The First Lady of Rwanda, Jeannette Kagame, has been a longstanding advocate for a strong and sustainable AIDS response that is focused on people's needs. 

Mrs Kagame was a co-founder of the Organisation of African First Ladies Against HIV/AIDS and served as its President from 2004-2006.

The First Lady has focused her efforts on the elimination of mother-to-child transmission of HIV and is also working to ensure young people can stay healthy and well as they transition into adulthood.