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

I grew up with injustice and could do nothing about it. But once in America, I had freedom of choice.

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

Growing up under Saddam's rule, I witnessed many injustices occurring everyday in my country and yet I could not do anything to prevent them.

Without women's full inclusion at the decision making table, we cannot have any healthy decision making that is good for men and women alike.

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.

Only 1 in 13 participants in peace negotiations since 1992 has been a woman.