Violence against women in all its forms is a human rights violation. Its not something that any culture, religion or tradition propagates. – Michelle Bachelet
People see I am a mother and head of a household. Today in Chile, one-third of households are run by women. They wake up, take the children to school, go to work. To them I am hope. – 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
Educational equality doesnt guarantee equality on the labor market. Even the most developed countries are not gender-equal. There are still glass ceilings and leaky pipelines that prevent women from getting ahead in the workplace. – Michelle Bachelet