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Investing in women's lives is an investment in sustainable development, in human rights, in future generations - and consequently in our own long-term national interests.
Liya Kebede
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What this quote means

Investing in women leads to broader societal benefits and sustainable progress.

This quote emphasizes the critical importance of investing in women as a means to achieve sustainable development and uphold human rights. By empowering women, societies can ensure healthier futures for generations to come, and thus, protect and advance national interests in the long run.

Themes

InvestmentWomenSustainable DevelopmentHuman RightsFuture Generations

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Example use cases

During a speech on international development, one might say this quote to highlight the necessity of gender equity.

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