From joblessness to lack of education and professional skills to sexual and gender-based violence, women face a multi-faceted oppression.

The single thing all women need in the world is inspiration, and inspiration comes from storytelling.

Living in war is a co- existence with death.

Women are not just victims; they are survivors and leaders on the community-level backlines of peace and stability.

I believe that a lot of progress has been achieved to address gender inequality: We have moved from a time where women in the US could not apply for credit card without their husband's signature to a time where women are the owners of their businesses.

Changes don't happen in the world by playing it safe, taking risks is the way to change the world.

Being a leader for me is about having the courage to speak the truth, and live the truth, despite attempts to silence our thoughts, feelings, and past experiences.