Ages Quote by Liya Kebede
“Dying in childbirth is something that's not new; it's been going on for ages, and so it's not something that people focus on; it's not something that gets funded a lot, and it's exactly for that reason that we are losing mothers all the time, and we have kids with no mothers.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: UN Women Forum, 2018
Maternal mortality remains high due to chronic under‑funding and lack of attention, causing loss of mothers and orphaned children.
In simple terms: Mothers die because society ignores maternal health.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize funding and awareness for maternal care.
Themes
health
gender
policy
poverty
family
Mood
urgent
empathetic
determined
Type
advocacy
call to action
When to use this quote
- government budgeting
- NGO advocacy
- community health programs
- hospital training
- media campaigns
Key Concepts
public health
social justice
resource allocation
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we shift public perception to value maternal health?
- What policies can ensure sustained investment?
A Different Perspective
Funding alone won't solve systemic inequality without cultural change.
