I have to say that today many women celebrate this event and welcome you as a sister, a sister of commitment. I've been receiving messages from all parts of the world to say that this is a special day to them as well. |
Increasingly, the battlefields are fought on women's backs, and it is done not just to humiliate them, but to humiliate their men, too. |
It is not acceptable for women to constitute 70 percent of the world's 1.3 billion poor. Nor is it acceptable for women to work two-thirds of the world's working hours, but earn only one-tenth of the world's income and own less than one-tenth of the worl's property. Many fundamental changes must be made. |
She's a very profound actress and artist, and I was very, very touched by her commitment to make sure she used her gifts for women everywhere in the world. |
The designation of a goodwill ambassador is reserved for exceptional individuals who are committed to using their visibility for positive change. We are honored to have Nicole join the UNIFEM family. |
Today, we call for a global coalition of women economic decision-makers committed to making change happen in the lives of ordinary women and men on the ground. It is important to act now. |
UNIFEM is proud to have supported the Ministry of Gender and Development, and women's organizing throughout Liberia to reach this truly historic achievement. |