There is never a humanitarian solution for a humanitarian crisis. The solutions for the humanitarian crisis are always political ones.
Antonio GuterresRead
Denying the rights of women and girls is not only wrong in itself; it has a serious social and economic impact that holds us all back.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Disregarding women's rights harms society as a whole, affecting social progress and economic growth.
Antonio Guterres highlights the profound consequences of denying the rights of women and girls, asserting that it is not only a moral failing but also a barrier to social and economic development. By neglecting half of the population, societies both lose valuable contributions and hinder their own potential for growth and equality, thereby impacting everyone, not just women.
Themes
WomenRightsEqualityGrowthSocietyEconomics
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech addressing gender equality, one might say, 'As Antonio Guterres stated, denying the rights of women holds us all back.'
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