5/5/2026
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM EST


Location: DACOR Bacon House OR Online, 1801 F St NW, Washington, DC 20006

Join DACOR for a conversation with H.E. Mathilde Mukantabana, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Rwanda to the United States of America, as well as non-resident Ambassador to Mexico and Argentina. The topic will include a discussion on progress and setbacks in women’s representation in global leadership and gendered perspectives on peace, security, and diplomacy in Africa – Agenda 2063.

Ambassador Mukantabana's responsibilities include advancing Rwandan policies and priorities abroad, championing Rwanda's culture, history and economy, and leading/engaging Rwanda's residential and professional communities throughout the U.S.

Prior to her diplomatic career, Ambassador Mukantabana served in higher education as a tenured professor of History and as a lecturer in Social Work, served on the Sonoma State University board of Holocaust and Genocide Studies, and prior to academia, worked as a social worker for the California State Department of Health. 

Ambassador Mukantabana has extensive experience in designing and leading international conferences, and speaking on issues that include genocide/ethnic conflict, conflict resolution, gender equity, education, health, workforce development, and economic and financial inclusion. She is also a published writer on topics ranging from historical biographies to genocide to racial equality and a recipient of numerous awards for her work in peace, justice and reconciliation.