Emily Maractho

"giving birth appears to be the one thing that still stands in the way of many young women’s career growth and development. That is something to fear"

"first child ending one’s life or putting a long hold on their career. Because even those who become mothers still have a lot to deal with."

"When you think of the number of women who die giving birth per day and year, not because of any serious sickness but just giving birth, it makes you angry."

"We underestimate the barriers that many women face on the basis of their gender that might push them off work."

"Luwedde believes that we belong to a banana republic, where if you need something done, you become part of the solution to fight a problem."