You take what's thrown at you, and you make a life out of it. Rula Ghani lifemakethrow Change image and share on social
Chadaris, as far as I'm concerned, I think should be a personal choice of the women and the members of her family. I personally would not wear a chadari. Rula Ghani chadarichadarischoice Change image and share on social
I don't necessarily see myself as an activist, running down the street and knocking at every door. Rula Ghani activistdoorknock Change image and share on social
The women I see are very brave women, very strong women, women that are facing a lot of challenges and yet are up to the challenges and are making a very big effort. So I don't see why one of them cannot become a president - one day. Rula Ghani bigbravechallenge share on social
The Western media has depicted the Afghan woman as a helpless, weak individual. I have said it before, and I shall repeat it: The Afghan woman is strong. The Afghan woman is resourceful. The Afghan woman is resilient. Rula Ghani afghandepicthelpless share on social
People are saying I am against the chador. I am not. On the contrary. I am for traditional family values. Rula Ghani chadorcontraryfamily Change image and share on social
All I want is to let women know that I will be there to support and encourage them when they set out to do something. Rula Ghani encouragesetsupport Change image and share on social
In Afghanistan, we have had a history of very strong women, and we need to reclaim that history and talk about it. Rula Ghani afghanistanhistoryreclaim Change image and share on social
If you have a harmonious society where people within the family are living in harmony... knowing what their responsibilities and duties are, and knowing how to resolve their issues and their conflicts without violence, then violence against women will be reduced, and women will feel they have a voice. Rula Ghani conflictdutyfamily share on social
There is a saying in Arabic meaning that every situation must be considered based on the realities on the ground. I can talk in some places freely, but not in others. Rula Ghani arabicbaseconsider Change image and share on social