I wouldn't be honest if I told you that in some moment of my life I had a lot of rage - probably hate - I'm not sure of hate, but rage. But you know what happens is that then you realize you cannot do to others what you think nobody has to do to anybody. Life is important for me and not any kind of life, quality too of life.

I am a woman with a calling for social struggle and public service.

My top priority for 2012 will be to make a renewed push for women's economic empowerment and political participation.

We have had scarce investment in women... One of my tasks is that everyone spends much more on women.

As a major economic force worldwide, India and Indian companies have the opportunity to set the standards in Asia in terms of women's right to decent work.

We simply can no longer afford to deny the full potential of one half of the population. The world needs to tap into the talent and wisdom of women. Whether the issue is food security, economic recovery, health, or peace and security, the participation of women is needed now more than ever.

In today's interdependent world, a threat to one becomes a menace to all. And no state can defeat these challenges and threats alone.