"I honestly believe that when you are working hard, you are committed to what you do, and you set yourself targets of what you want to achieve, you will always deliver and succeed."

"And despite the fact that husbands and other members of the family such as brothers and fathers also carry part of the responsibilities, we cannot neglect the fact that there are also some social and cultural dynamics in Africa where this leans more on women."

"The issue is achieving not because you are a woman, but because you are working hard."

"We can only achieve sustainable and inclusive growth through giving women an equal opportunity to play an active role in the economic, social and political sphere."

"On a personal level, I discovered that so many people were ready to dedicate themselves totally to defending the cause they believed in. We were not sure what the shape of the political scene after 30 June will be and I have a special respect for all those who chose to stand up for Egypt's culture even when it could have jeopardised their careers, had events taken a different turn. But as we can all see today – after 30 June – artists and intellectuals, as well as all Egyptians defending their country's identity, are victorious. Now we need to ensure that we should go on enriching our great culture."

"There is a sense of security vacuum in the country, with all the protests and lives lost on an almost daily basis. We must not forget the audience's priority may not be the Ramadan programme at the Opera, especially when that programme in question does not provide interesting, new or artistically pertinent evenings."

"Women have the right to play an active role in the labour market; we have to give women an equal opportunity to get the education, skills and the knowledge that will help them fully participate in the economic sphere."

"I believe selections, appointments and promotions should be on merit, delivery, achievements, performance and results on the ground. It’s your own merit and your hard work that you should be judged and assessed on. Nothing else."

"African disaster adaptation management and response capacity mechanism is the best way to ensure our continent’s resilience in the face of various challenges, while seeking solutions that can reduce the impact of climate-induced risks."

"Olympic committees need to leverage the mobilisation capacities and resources of sport to improve outcomes in the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)."

"The BRICS group represents a serious opportunity for Morocco to balance its economic position and move beyond Western dominance."

"I learnt a lot in the past two months. In fact I consider this period one of the most important experiences of my life. The protests, the weeks-long sit-in at the ministry, performances staged outside the headquarters every evening... There was great contact with the people, not only those directly involved in the arts scene or art lovers. We found regular people on the street interested in music and art. This will definitely be one of the crucial lessons that I have to take into consideration when looking at the role of the Cairo Opera House in society. Today we have to start thinking about how to reach out to all social strata and all generations."

"Just as with the Moroccan Sahara, the Palestinian issue suffers from Western biases and exploitation for political gains."

"No doubt, there were days that one was worried. But we could always 'recharge the batteries' by going to the ministry of culture where the sit-in was staged, by attending or participating in the artistic events held there to hundreds-strong audiences every single night. There was an amazing spirit and shared confidence with people from all walks of life, from children and the young to elderly people."

"Women and girls must have equal access to education, skills development, the labour force, political participation and all social services if we really want to be inclusive."

"Our historical ties with Europe have been unjust, and now it’s time for Morocco to build relationships that reflect fairness and mutual respect."

"Africa is the last frontier, with about 40 per cent of the world’s natural resources and the fastest-growing population globally…It’s time for an African industrial revolution."

"I hope my voice, and the voices of others who contracted the disease will let people know that this pandemic is real…COVID-19 is not a hoax or a conspiracy theory."

"Youth unemployment is one of the biggest challenges facing our government. Youth employment is a key component of our Pro-poor Agenda for Prosperity and Development. To address unemployment, we need a strong private sector."

"My message is simple: dream, prepare, build, remain committed, and don’t forget to encourage and mentor others. This is the formula for success, whether you are a man or a woman. The world is for the strong, the bold, the creative and the committed. Keep in mind that everything is possible."

"I encountered challenging times during my tenure as vice president, primarily due to the conventional expectation of maintaining a quiet demeanour. History showed all vice presidents preceding me adhered to a policy of silence and following the leader. Being a woman and an advocate for women’s rights, I felt compelled to speak up about many issues."

"The age-old barriers to women’s empowerment are structural, patriarchal, discriminatory laws and low capacities. We must eliminate all forms of violence against women and adopt parity laws."

"As you know, peace is a sine qua non for everything and luckily we have had this peace cemented with the election of Ellen Johnson Sirleaf as the president. And for years we managed to put in place structures and laws to ensure that we will not derail from the peace. Once you have peace all other things are possible."

"The truth is that politics is tough terrain, but it takes a clear vision, proper planning and execution of plans, commitment, hard work and consistency to succeed. Despite the many challenges, women should not allow themselves to be left out of the process."

"Except something is done quickly to remove the grains from the chaff, the LP would itself degenerate beyond the subsisting mercantile groupings."

"It is valid and in order to raise technical points that should keep a political party within the rule of law and indeed, to avoid arbitrariness."

"Firstly, becoming the first female vice president of my nation broke the mould that only men were capable of being vice presidents."

"Over the past 24 years, thousands of young women have taken advantage of the opportunities provided; through my personal support and that of the Jewel Star Fish Foundation, many of whom are positively impacting their world in many fields of study."

"The higher you climb, the tougher it is. There will come many challenges from new counterparts and even colleagues who will be your loudest critics when you make a mistake. So what I had to do was to find a way, not to just rely on my pretty face sitting in the legislature."

"Inclusive growth also means that the economic reforms are packaged with adequate social safety nets and are built on reducing regional disparities, improving human development, protecting the poor and vulnerable, and providing access to finance for small and micro investors as well as women and youth."

"Those who accuse me and criticize me regarding my marriage with Choubani are hypocrites."

"Love is not Haram."

"All we need to do is to ensure that we do all we have to do and think outside the box."

"All it requires is hard work and good people to implement the strategy."

"What arises is the extent of your competence and capacity."

"if you don’t want to be talked about, then you have to do away with success."

"I think no one can give me a name that is not mine. It is me who will define me."

"All these marketing initiatives revolve around our key brand values: authenticity and modernity."

"This innovative approach ensures that every region of Morocco shines with its unique potential, offering unforgettable Moroccan experiences year-round."

"I was a Cabinet minister in B.C.’s New Democratic Party government earlier this year when I made an impolitic remark about the quality of the land on which Israel was founded."

"Tourism is a significant contributor to the Moroccan economy, playing a key role in the country’s development."

"There is a tremendous momentum for tourism investments in Morocco, with many investment opportunities to seize across the entire value chain."

"Environmental degradation is calling us to the witness stand of history. It demands we testify against ourselves and mount a case in our defense. Ultimately, we are all agents of history. To reduce ourselves to a role of mere observation is to deny us of our humanity."

"As a species, humans have become the Earth’s number-one predator."

"Climate change is a transenvironmental challenge that requires the integration of transgenerational, transpeciesist, and transnational practices and knowledge."

"We know that it is 18-to-34-year-olds that have no idea about the Holocaust, they don’t even think that it happened. They don’t even understand that Israel was offered to the Jews who were misplaced, displaced, so they have no connection to how it started. They don’t understand that it was a crappy piece of land with nothing on it – you know, there were several hundred thousand people but other than that, it didn’t produce an economy. It couldn’t grow things it didn’t have anything on it, and that it was the folks that were displaced that came and had been living there for generations and together they worked hard ..."

"... For three months she hiked 1,100 miles alone along the , a continuous wilderness undulating from Mexico to Canada over nine mountain ranges – the to the . ... On her epic trek, this novice hiker faced temperatures of 100 degrees in the shade on the and record snowfalls in the high sierras, not to mention bears, rattlesnakes and failed waterholes. ..."