Simply put, girls and women are the keys that will unlock sustainable development. They are also at the center of the healthier and more resilient societies we desire.
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Strong leadership is essential in the face of health crises. Complex public health emergencies demand a collective response with high-level political and diplomatic engagement at both the national and global levels.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Effective leadership is crucial during health crises, requiring collaboration and diplomatic efforts.
This quote emphasizes the importance of strong leadership in managing health crises, highlighting that complex public health emergencies cannot be addressed in isolation. It calls for a united response that involves high-level political and diplomatic engagement, both nationally and globally, to navigate the challenges presented by such emergencies effectively.
Themes
LeadershipHealthCrisisCollaborationDiplomacyResponse
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech discussing the impact of COVID-19, a speaker may reference this quote to highlight the need for strong leadership.
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