- Economic Opportunity
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- Nov 07, 2020
Women Quotes
On confidence, identity and being true to yourself.
These quotes discuss women's confidence and identity from a few angles: resisting pressure to act a certain way, and the discipline shown by women serving alongside men in the military. For related reflections, see our Life quotes.
- Last Updated on May 30, 2021
- Business Opportunities
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- Nov 07, 2020
Technology is making it easier for women to connect to business opportunities around the world. Legal obstacles must not be allowed to stand in their way. That's not just because it's economically smart. It's because discrimination shouldn't be the law.
- Coffee
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- Nov 07, 2020
The big part of coffee production in many rural areas is in the hands of women. It's women who work in the fields. They harvest the coffee. They wash the coffee. They take the coffee to the market. But when the coffee gets to the market, it's the man who cashes in the money for the crop.
- Nov 07, 2020
We need to stop objectifying our women in what we call our second religion... Our films. And our TV shows.
- I Am
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- Nov 07, 2020
If I am anorexic, I'd be in the hospital! I am tall. I am 5 foot 9 inches, 175 cms tall. I am lean, I am active and athletic. There are so many women who are naturally lean, and so am I. I have been like this for the longest time.
- Love
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- Nov 07, 2020
I would love to do a chick flick sometime soon, a film with strong female characters - when I say strong, I don't mean that they are changing the world, but just be real women.
- Me
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- Nov 07, 2020
I've been very lucky with the roles that I've played in that they were wonderful roles for women. They're incredible, flawed characters that I really gravitate toward. I just never want anybody to be able to put me in a box.
- Children
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- Nov 07, 2020
Many countries do not allow women to convey their nationality to their children - if they are single mothers, the children become stateless.
- Only
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- Nov 07, 2020
Empowering women and girls is the only way to protect their rights and make sure they can realise their full potential.
- Must
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- Nov 07, 2020
All Bangladeshi citizens, including minorities and women, must feel safe and confident in exercising their right to vote.
- Power
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- Nov 07, 2020
Violence against women is fundamentally about power.
- Fulfilment
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- Nov 07, 2020
There is increasing recognition that violence against women is a major barrier to the fulfilment of human rights and a direct challenge to women's inclusion and participation in sustainable development and sustaining peace.
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- Nov 07, 2020
There are one or two very good women military historians who use imagination, great study and research; they can put themselves in the boots of the soldier.
- Me
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- Nov 07, 2020
Since being involved in 'Strictly Come Dancing,' my life has changed completely. I can't walk down the street without women throwing themselves at me, I usually wouldn't mind, but they are of a certain age. Hopefully, after this series, they will bring their daughters!
- Education
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- Nov 07, 2020