Violence against women in all its forms is a human rights violation. It's not something that any culture, religion or tradition propagates.
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Chile has done a lot to rid itself of poverty, especially extreme poverty, since the return to democracy. But we still have a ways to go toward greater equity. This country does not have a neoliberal economic model anymore. We have put in place a lot of policies that will ensure that economic growth goes hand in hand with social justice.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Chile has made progress in reducing poverty but still needs to work towards equity and social justice.
In this quote, Michelle Bachelet emphasizes the significant advancements Chile has made in alleviating poverty since its return to democracy, particularly in combating extreme poverty. However, she also highlights the ongoing challenges the country faces in achieving greater equity, indicating that along with economic growth, social justice must be prioritized through effective policies.
Themes
ChilePovertyEquitySocial JusticeDemocracy
In practice
Example use cases
A speaker at a conference on economic policies might quote this to illustrate the need for social justice in economic growth.
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