"Violence against women is perhaps the most shameful……" — Kofi Annan

"Violence against women is perhaps the most shameful human rights violation, and it is perhaps the most pervasive. It knows no boundaries of geography, culture or wealth. As long as it continues, we cannot claim to be making real progress towards equality, development and peace"

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Millions of men have lived to fight, build palaces and boundaries, shape destinies and societies; but the compelling force of… — Ansel Adams
I'm very realistic. I know my boundaries - I know what I'm good at and what I'm not good at. — Victoria Beckham
Divorce: a resumption of diplomatic relations and rectification of boundaries. — Ambrose Bierce
I am conscious of trying to stretch the boundaries of non-fiction writing. It's always surprised me how little attention many… — Alain de Botton
I'm not searching for hard news; I'm not a journalist, but I'm interested in pushing to boundaries of where we… — Anthony Bourdain
There is a boundary to men's passions when they act from feelings; but none when they are under the influence… — Edmund Burke
Like music and art, love of nature is a common language that can transcend political or social boundaries. — Jimmy Carter
Boundaries are actually the main factor in space, just as the present, another boundary, is the main factor in time. — Eduardo Chillida
From an early age I didn't buy into the value systems of working hard in a nine-to-five job. I thought… — Adam Clayton
Conquering any difficulty always gives one a secret joy, for it means pushing back a boundary-line and adding to one's… — Henri Frederic Amiel
It is not merely true that a creed unites men. Nay, a difference of creed unites men - so long… — Gilbert K. Chesterton
All ethics so far evolved rest upon a single premise: that the individual is a member of a community of… — Aldo Leopold

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