Gender equality will only be reached if we are able to empower women.
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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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What this quote means
Violence against women is a violation of human rights that transcends culture and tradition.
This quote emphasizes that violence against women is universally recognized as a human rights violation, regardless of cultural, religious, or traditional justifications. It asserts that no belief system can rightfully support such acts, highlighting the need for global awareness and action against gender-based violence.
Themes
ViolenceWomenRightsHuman RightsCultureTradition
In practice
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During a speech at a women's rights conference.
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