In todays interdependent world, a threat to one becomes a menace to all. And no state can defeat these challenges and threats alone. – Michelle Bachelet
Womens strength, womens industry, womens wisdom are humankinds greatest untapped resource. The challenge then for U.N. Women is to show our diverse constituencies how this resource can be effectively tapped in ways that benefit us all. – Michelle Bachelet
One of the factors a countrys economy depends on is human capital. If you dont provide women with adequate access to healthcare, education and employment, you lose at least half of your potential. So, gender equality and womens empowerment bring huge economic benefits. – 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