As a vibrant force in civil society, women continue to press for their rights, equal participation in decision-making, and the upholding of the principles of the revolution by the highest levels of leadership in Egypt. Michelle Bachelet civilcontinuedecision share on social
Women's strength, women's industry, women's wisdom are humankind's greatest untapped resource. The challenge then for U.N. Women is to show our diverse constituencies how this resource can be effectively tapped in ways that benefit us all. Michelle Bachelet benefitchallengeconstituency share on social
There is no city or country in the world where women and girls live free of the fear of violence. No leader can claim: 'this is not happening in my backyard.' Michelle Bachelet backyardcityclaim Change image and share on social
We have to make sure that women's issues are an essential element on the agendas of all heads of state, all governments. Michelle Bachelet agendaelementessential Change image and share on social
There has been a cultural shift. It is difficult to measure all that right now, but Chilean women have seen my presidency as a source of pride. Women are performing in jobs in Chile now that 20 or 30 years ago nobody would have dared to imagine. Michelle Bachelet agochilechilean share on social
I don't like stereotypes - no kind of stereotypes. Michelle Bachelet kindstereotype 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
As a major economic force worldwide, India and Indian companies have the opportunity to set the standards in Asia in terms of women's right to decent work. Michelle Bachelet asiacompanydecent Change image and share on social
Having been a head of state gives you the possibility of getting into places others can't go. Michelle Bachelet headplacepossibility Change image and share on social
In any area of the U.N. we... have to agree on certain language that can represent the same spirit, but that can be accepted by everyone. Michelle Bachelet acceptagreearea Change image and share on social