We have the ability to achieve, if we master the necessary goodwill, a common global society blessed with a shared culture of peace that is nourished by the ethnic, national and local diversities that enrich our lives.
Mahnaz AfkhamiRead
Women, who are a majority of the peoples of the earth, are indispensable to the accumulation of the kind of social capital that is conducive to development, peace, justice and civility.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Women play a crucial role in fostering social growth, peace, and justice in society.
Mahnaz Afkhami highlights the vital contribution of women to society, arguing that they are essential for building social capital that leads to development, peace, justice, and civility. As a majority of the global population, women have the potential to drive positive change and cultivate harmonious communities, underscoring the need for their active involvement in all aspects of societal progress.
Themes
WomenSocial CapitalDevelopmentPeaceJusticeCivility
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about women's empowerment, this quote can emphasize the importance of including women in leadership roles.
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