Cities Quote by Michelle Bachelet
“By including women in decision-making, city governments will be in a better position to fulfill their responsibility to ensure the safety of their residents, especially women and girls.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: UN Women Global Summit, 2020
Including women in municipal decisions improves governance and public safety, particularly for women and girls.
In simple terms: Women’s input makes cities safer for everyone.
Key Takeaway
Promote gender‑balanced decision making.
Themes
gender equality
public safety
governance
women’s rights
Mood
optimistic
determined
empowering
Type
policy
advocacy
inspirational
When to use this quote
- city council meetings
- urban planning
- emergency response
- community outreach
- policy drafting
Key Concepts
participatory governance
risk reduction
social equity
Questions to Reflect On
- How does women’s representation change safety outcomes?
- What barriers prevent women’s inclusion?
A Different Perspective
May face resistance from entrenched power structures.