“Yes, our social and economic circumstances shape decisions we make about all sorts of things in life, including sex. Sometimes they rob us of the power to make any decisions at all. But of all human activity, sex is among… — Elizabeth Pisani Copy Share Image
“Local NGOs are like high-fashion boutiques. They sell very high-quality products – the Prada bag, the Armani frock – to a small number of… — Elizabeth Pisani Copy Share Image
“When the country’s founding fathers declared independence from Dutch colonists in 1945, the declaration read, in its entirety: ‘We, the people of Indonesia, hereby… — Elizabeth Pisani Copy Share Image
“There’s no doubt that Indonesia’s infrastructure is in a parlous state. It’s the largest country in the world to consist entirely of islands, yet the World Economic Forum ranked it 104 out of 139 countries for its port infrastructure; even landlocked countries such as Zimbabwe, Switzerland and Botswana reported better access to ports. It did nearly as badly on roads,… — Elizabeth Pisani Copy Share
I don't get how it's okay to keep someone alive once they're sick - but not okay to stop them getting sick. I just… — Elizabeth Pisani Copy Share Image
“Yes, our social and economic circumstances shape decisions we make about all sorts of things in life, including sex. Sometimes they rob us of… — Elizabeth Pisani Copy Share Image
“A journalist's work depends on a willingness to ask questions of people who are better informed and more powerful than you.” — Elizabeth Pisani Copy Share Image
