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Women say that my election represents a cultural break with the past - a past of sexism, of misogyny. Michelle Bachelet breakculturalelection Change image and share on social
Because I'm a doctor, I know when you have an injury it will heal if it's clean enough to heal; if your injury is dirty, it won't heal. And so when you are talking in societies, we are also talking in healing processes, and for a good healing process, you need to make things right. Michelle Bachelet cleandirtydoctor share on social
My father respected and admired my mother and was a person who was always standing by my side, encouraging me to do more and believed in my capacity. So in that sense, my own experience was very good in becoming an empowered woman. From early on, I carried that strong message: 'You can do it.' So I never had any doubt that women can do a lot. Michelle Bachelet admirebelievecapacity share on social
I think to have the skill set and the ability to physically help others in matters of life and death must be incredibly empowering. Karlie Kloss abilitydeathempower Change image and share on social
Most Americans are fiscally conservative and socially liberal. I'm advocating a balanced budget. But along with that, look, there should be gay marriage equality. A woman should have the right to choose. Let's not build a fence across the border. Gary Johnson advocateamericanbalance share on social
The majority of small-holder farmers in Africa are women and, in urban areas, you're primarily looking at women-led households. So we can't solve hunger if we don't have gender-sensitive programming that addresses access to opportunities for women, whether it's through education or tools for cooking, like solar-powered stoves. Ertharin Cousin accessaddressafrica share on social