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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As more and more women, men and young people raise their voices and become active in local government, and more local leaders take action for the safety of women and girls, change happens.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Increased participation in local government by women, men, and youth leads to positive changes for the safety of women and girls.
This quote emphasizes the importance of collective action and engagement in local governance. Michelle Bachelet highlights that when a diverse group of individuals, including women, men, and young people, actively participates and advocates for the safety of women and girls, meaningful change can occur in society. It underlines the transformative power of community involvement in driving social progress.
Themes
ChangeWomenSafetyGovernmentActivismCommunity
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be shared at a women's rights rally to inspire activists.
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