For me, a better democracy is a democracy where women do not only have the right to vote and to elect but to be elected.

Having experienced personally and through my family the tragedy of Chile is something always present in my memory. I do not want events of that nature ever to happen again, and I have dedicated an important part of my life to ensuring that and to the reunion of all Chileans.

Gender equality must become a lived reality.

In some places women have all the rights they deserve and in others there are big restrictions - in some countries they even mutilate women.

As the old joke goes, I have all the sins together. I am a woman, a Socialist, separated and agnostic.

There is no city or country in the world where women and girls live free of the fear of violence. No leader can claim: this is not happening in my backyard.

You all want to know what is my dream? Very simple. To walk along the beach, holding the hand of my lover.