"I am humbled and honored to be one of the four winners."

"It came as a surprise, but I am grateful. I hope this award brings more of a spotlight to the issues of women and chi…"

"I wanted to get involved with their work teaching girls about HIV and AIDS, as well as sexual abuse and just creating…"

"I don’t want to be the next victim of abuse."

"You don't have to be like us [in Liberia] to call attention to what's happening in terms of sexual abuse and human ri…"

"The voice, sound, and lyrics are all magical tools in getting to people’s hearts. People relate to music faster than …"

"My biggest fear is the loss of our traditions. With that loss we lose the opportunity to work towards peace through t…"

"I do think about my legacy. I hope that my music has a positive impact, and that whatever constructive changes result…"

"When civil war broke out [in 1989], we had to run. The members of the troupe and I lost track of each other for a whi…"

"The U.N. could and should remain the best means of international cooperation that has ever been at mankind's disposal."