When women are able to live in a safe and secure environment, they can participate effectively in the economy and society. This helps overcome poverty, reduces inequalities and is beneficial for children's nutrition, health and school attendance. Every woman and… — Helen Clark Copy Share Image
I felt really compromised. I think legal marriage is unnecessary and I would not have formalised the relationship [with husband Peter Davis] except for… — Helen Clark Copy Share Image
Senator Obama will be taking office at a critical juncture. There are many pressing challenges facing the international community, including the global financial crisis… — Helen Clark Copy Share Image
We just sent our condolences to the President of the United States and the American people on what is a terrible, terrible tragedy. — Helen Clark Copy Share Image
I think that generally New Zealand is respected for the positions it takes because it thinks them through. — Helen Clark Copy Share Image
Well, there have been periods in the past when prime ministers of Australia and New Zealand were at each others' throats publicly and frequently.… — Helen Clark Copy Share Image
If you neglect those who are currently poor and stable, you may create more poor and unstable people. There has been a tremendous concentration of donor interest in countries that are seen as particularly fragile - but it becomes harder to mobilise money for sub-Saharan, plain poor countries. — Helen Clark Copy Share
I think the penny has dropped that the All Blacks aren't automatically just going to be the best team in the world, — Helen Clark Copy Share Image
In terms of having views and being prepared to express them, yes, I think New Zealand's had a leadership role in a lot of… — Helen Clark Copy Share Image
![“I felt really compromised. I think legal marriage is unnecessary and I would not have formalised the relationship [with husband Peter Davis] except for going into Parliament. I have always railed against it privately.” quote by Helen Clark](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/d53/helen-clark-12019_felt_i-felt-really-compromised-i-think-legal_21494.jpg)
