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

Like life, peace begins with women. We are the first to forge lines of alliance and collaboration across conflict divides.

If half the society isn't engaged on any number of sectors, success and potential will be limited. In that sense, I do definitely believe there is a growing movement and moment for women's issues.

Women are part of peace keeping troops in countries like Liberia.

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

No change can come if those who are impacted the most by discrimination are not willing to stand up for themselves.

I believe that leadership acts should be manifested by engaging in external work that can be observed and shared with everyone else.