I want to be there for all those who are left behind in this world, whether it's because they are born poor, born a woman, or born in an area affected by devastation.
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Let's empower men and help them take a stand to stop acts of violence against women.
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What this quote means
The quote advocates for men to actively participate in the fight against violence towards women.
Michelle Yeoh emphasizes the importance of male involvement in addressing and stopping violence against women. She calls for empowerment and action, suggesting that men should take a stand against such acts, highlighting that combating gender-based violence requires collective responsibility and bravery from all genders.
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EmpowermentViolenceWomenMenActivism
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about gender equality, you could say, 'As Michelle Yeoh states, let's empower men and help them take a stand to stop acts of violence against women.'
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I'm not a fashion victim, and I don't closely follow trends. I dress the way I feel comfortable because, at the end of the day, you have to be comfortable.
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For me, beauty comes from natural happiness. I think that a woman glows, and a man, even, when they're healthy and they're happy.
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As an actor, you can't just imitate someone. You have to get under her skin.
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