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In Sweden, there's a lot of talk of gender equality. That discussion isn't as prevalent in the U.S. I feel that successful American women…

— Joel Kinnaman

Norway's a very gender-aware country, and we're very liberal. There are lots of women's voices being heard here compared to many other countries.

— Jenny Hval

Norway is pretty forward thinking in terms of gender equality, but we don't seem to practice it as well as we think. I'm constantly…

— Jenny Hval

Sweden's development is based on the equal rights of men and women. We know that investments in gender equality and sexual and reproductive rights…

— Isabella Lovin

More countries have understood that women's equality is a prerequisite for development.

— Kofi Annan

Contemporary nations such as Sweden, Norway, and Finland, where women are half of the national legislatures, have more caring policies, less violence, and more…

— Riane Eisler

Countries with more gender equality have better economic growth. Companies with more women leaders perform better. Peace agreements that include women are more durable.…

— Ban Ki-moon

In Finland we have equal political rights for women and men. We do not regard ourselves according to sex.

— Harri Holkeri

We are a model country where gender equality is concerned.

— Tarja Halonen

To transform the world women need to demand their place - which is not equal, but superior.

— Patti LuPone

Women's fight for equal rights is essentially a humanist and peaceful struggle for true democracy, and a higher form of civilization.

— Leyla Zana

Gender equality has a transformative effect that is essential to fully functioning communities, societies, and economies.

— Antonio Guterres