These days, because women are so active on social media, it is important to be active on the sites of social media that represent the right value system. If you are a student on campus, be part of action groups that exist on campus. The worst thing that can happen to a young person is to be young and not be part of anything that is bigger than you. I think that it's such a missed opportunity, because the future depends on those who walk an extra mile in order to make sure that the world will be better because they have lived in it.
Phumzile Mlambo-NgcukaWith technology, we can achieve universal access to secondary education within a generation.
Phumzile Mlambo-NgcukaThere is no great force for change, for peace, for justice and democracy, for inclusive economic growth than a world of empowered women.
Phumzile Mlambo-NgcukaMy mother always told me that inaction is not an option. And neither is going it alone.
Phumzile Mlambo-NgcukaPower relations between men and women must change profoundly, men must be partners in the pursuit of gender equality, in their decision-making roles, as heads of state, CEOs, religious and cultural leaders, and as partners and parents.
Phumzile Mlambo-NgcukaThey are responsible for starting this relationship and wanting to help Africa. The United States is very well suited for this as they are a country that has the capacity, they have better access to technology and they are a successful country.
Phumzile Mlambo-NgcukaI think we have to continue to protect women on social media, who are coming out in a world that can still be very harsh towards them, so that they do not feel that they are alone. And of course, some of these attacks happen on social media, so we do need to provide a counter narrative - a supportive narrative - so that the voices of those that are punitive towards women does not become the dominant voice.
Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka