I hear so many people talking about what's wrong, whether it's climate change or whatever, but so few say, 'Well, look, we've got this problem, so let's find the solution. Let's find a scientist, let's find politicians who are prepared to shape the future, or try and keep up with it.' Jenny Shipley changeclimatefind share on social
People often think that people like me don't have ordinary lives. I have the greatest pleasure, and in fact, the greatest success in my career is having been a mother. Jenny Shipley careerfactgreat Change image and share on social
Every second, every day, every year, we fail to address demand for reproductive health and family planning services. Lives are lost, and girls' opportunities to thrive and contribute to their country's development shrink. These are real people. Jenny Shipley addresscontributecountry share on social
The government's position was that we have frigates that have got a useful life until 2006. There is no necessity for us to make final decisions until 2002. Jenny Shipley decisionfinalfrigate Change image and share on social
New Zealand's taken some very significant decisions in relation to defence in the last two years. Jenny Shipley decisiondefencerelation Change image and share on social
What we need is to understand that women won't often apply for a job until they're almost 95% qualified. So they tick the box and say, 'If I can't do it all, I can't be qualified.' Men look at the same job, and as long as they get to about 60%, they'll apply. Jenny Shipley applyboxjob share on social
On many occasions New Zealand has spoken about the need to ensure that women's concerns are fully integrated into all aspects of the United Nations' activities and structures, not marginalised in one part of the Secretariat. Jenny Shipley activityaspectconcern share on social
The Platform for Action gives due emphasis to the fact that women globally have continued to have insufficient access to the resources necessary to achieve economic independence. Jenny Shipley accessachieveaction Change image and share on social
By and large, women in New Zealand are fortunate compared with some other countries, including many in our own region. But there is still progress to be made. Jenny Shipley comparecountryfortunate Change image and share on social
Equality and development will not be achieved however if peace is not understood from women's' point of view. Jenny Shipley achievedevelopmentequality Change image and share on social
