Accumulation Quote by Mahnaz Afkhami
“Women, who are a majority of the peoples of the earth, are indispensable to the accumulation of the kind of social capital that is conducive to development, peace, justice and civility.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: UN Women conference, 2018
Women are essential for building social capital that fosters development, peace, justice, and civility.
In simple terms: Women are key to societal progress.
Key Takeaway
Invest in women’s empowerment.
Themes
gender equality
development
peace
justice
social capital
Mood
inspirational
advocacy
Type
policy
social
When to use this quote
- policy making
- community building
- education programs
- economic development
Key Concepts
empowerment
inclusion
human rights
Questions to Reflect On
- What barriers prevent women’s full participation?
- How can societies measure social capital contributed by women?
A Different Perspective
Ignoring gender disparities hampers sustainable growth.
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