Full democracy requires the full participation of women. Your voices are vital. The word 'vital' means necessary for life. A democracy, to be fully alive, must include all its citizens. — Swanee Hunt Copy Share Image
One of the greatest mistakes the international community can make is to say, "Well, we will get other matters figured out and stabilized, and… — Swanee Hunt Copy Share Image
The capacity to forgive is not just about Rwandan women. It is about a willingness of women all over the world to work across… — Swanee Hunt Copy Share Image
Women ten years ago were much more of the household property than is the case now. It's not to say that if you go… — Swanee Hunt Copy Share Image
The United States is the lone superpower of the world. We have a stake in Rwanda's success because we have a stake in the world's stability.And we have got to understand the need for a paradigm shift. This is not about "might makes right." This is about a democratic movement that pulls out the voices of all of the people… — Swanee Hunt Copy Share
If we look at governments around the world, we see that the higher the women's percentage is in parliament, the more funding there is… — Swanee Hunt Copy Share Image
I think the women in the political positions will push very, very hard to see that there are loans and banks for women in… — Swanee Hunt Copy Share Image
Rwanda is an example in terms of the transformation of the rights of women. But if you talk to almost any Africanist at the… — Swanee Hunt Copy Share Image
I would like to see many times more dollars going into the education for girls. The World Bank has some wonderful statistics in terms… — Swanee Hunt Copy Share Image
Women tend to be more interested in reconciliation. A Kenyan woman leader said to me, "You know, in a war, men and women want… — Swanee Hunt Copy Share Image
Women are less corruptible. There's plenty of research to show that they are less inclined to take bribes and they are more trustworthy. And… — Swanee Hunt Copy Share Image
Women know what kinds of laws can really be implemented. I loved in the film where the woman was talking to the other women… — Swanee Hunt Copy Share Image
