There is no city or country in the world where women and girls live free of the fear of violence. No leader can claim: this is not happening in my backyard. – Michelle Bachelet
The respect for human rights is nowadays not so much a matter of having international standards, but rather questions of compliance with those standards. – Michelle Bachelet
We simply can no longer afford to deny the full potential of one half of the population. The world needs to tap into the talent and wisdom of women. Whether the issue is food security, economic recovery, health, or peace and security, the participation of women is needed now more than ever. – Michelle Bachelet
The 2010 global gender gap report by the World Economic Forum shows that countries with better gender equality have faster-growing, more competitive economies. – Michelle Bachelet