Able Quote by Jenny Shipley
“The serious problems facing the world today will never be solved until women are able to use their full potential on behalf of themselves, their families, and their global and local communities, as the World Bank and others have discovered.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: World Bank conference, 2015
Gender equality unlocks societal progress; women’s full participation is essential for solving global challenges.
In simple terms: Women’s empowerment drives solutions.
Key Takeaway
Promote policies that enable women’s full potential.
Themes
gender equality
development
empowerment
Mood
hopeful
determined
Type
political
social
When to use this quote
- education reform
- community leadership
- business entrepreneurship
Key Concepts
human rights
economic growth
Questions to Reflect On
- What steps can you take to support women locally?
- How does gender equity benefit everyone?
A Different Perspective
Cultural barriers may resist change.
