Any serious shift towards more sustainable societies has to include gender equality.

If the market is left to sort matters out, social injustice will be heightened and suffering in the community will grow with the neglect the market fosters.

Girls can do anything. We do do anything and we expect to be treated as equals.

Business can talk itself into a blue funk.

Never look back. Move on. Aim high. Etc.

I'm not into power for the sake of it.

When women are able to live in a safe and secure environment, they can participate effectively in the economy and society. This helps overcome poverty, reduces inequalities and is beneficial for children's nutrition, health and school attendance. Every woman and girl has the right to live in safety in her home and community.