Women Activists

"If you have been able to tame a lion, it is not your husband, a poor man, who will surpass you. Act exactly the same way with him and he will be yours forever. If you have been able to obtain these whiskers, it is because you have had the best qualities that a woman can have: patience and cunning. Take care of your husband like a child. Tame him like this lion that you have tamed. Be patient, cunning, intelligent. And he will never be able to separate from you. This is the secret to attaching a husband to yourself. No amulet would be worth it."

"But that day there was a pen, I took it and started writing. After a while, a certain calm came over me, I felt better. Maybe that was a survival instinct."

"We are against limiting the presidential terms, because this will not help establish democracy, and will not provide the people with a guarantee that they will be able to exercise their sovereignty."

"We only die when our time on earth is over. A time already written by the Creator from the first breath of life. We cannot advance or rewind this fateful moment. Why then lament the implacable decision of Allah?"

"The arrest of Louisa Hanoune does not tarnish her reputation—not in the slightest. Instead, it discredits those who imprisoned her and, by extension, the military institution, for which I hold the utmost respect. Her arrest occurred at the level of the military tribunal, yet I am confident the ANP as an institution is not responsible for this serious misstep, which involves detaining a political leader for fulfilling her duties. Do the individuals behind this unfortunate decision realize they are implicating the entire military institution? This is deeply unjust—not only to Louisa but also to the ANP and the nation as a whole. To correct this triple injustice, Louisa Hanoune must be released immediately."

"We have decided to change the social nature of this movement to be political, and we call for the regime to step down."

"Anyone who knows politics knows that all countries which suffered from foreign debt and were put under structural reform programs were forced to appoint ministers accepted by the international bodies."

"I don't believe there's any secrecy involved. The president's office clearly stated that he was in Paris for medical treatment and that his condition is not serious. His personal doctor has also provided detailed information about his illness, which is quite different from the situation in 2005 when the president was ill and sent to Val de Grace Hospital in Paris without much disclosure. This transparency is important to dispel any rumors."

"Also, it can be said that the main objective has a clear political dimension, coupled with an educational dimension that emphasizes the need to provide a “working tool” within everyone’s reach. In addition to the benchmarks, this working tool includes principles, definitions, clear provisions and well-defined responsibilities in terms of implementation. In principle, these consensuses are likely to encourage the various parties to move forward with this project, by implementing it while taking into account their contexts and the accumulations in the matter and by mutually benefiting from each other's experiences, and by carrying out mid-term evaluations in order to draw the necessary lessons."

"To return to the question of context, it can be said that there is an awareness among certain States, reiterated by certain institutions and non-governmental organizations, of the importance of human rights education, and what it requires in terms of the development of values, orientations and behaviors capable of protecting and promoting human rights."

"We believe that the freedom to run for the office is for everybody, without restrictions."

"The overlapping authorities and the parliament’s inability to fight corruption were all reasons that contributed to the spread of the phenomenon."

"The Vienna Declaration, adopted by the 1993 World Conference on Human Rights (paragraphs 78 to 82), put the issue back on the international agenda, considering that "education, training and information in this field are indispensable for the establishment and promotion of stable and harmonious inter-community relations, as well as for the promotion of mutual understanding, tolerance and peace", inviting "all States and institutions to include human rights, humanitarian law, democracy and the rule of law in the curricula of all educational institutions, both formal and otherwise" and recommending that they establish "programmes and strategies" for "specific groups such as the armed forces, law enforcement officials, police personnel and health professionals"."

"One of the special features of this reform, linked to the Moroccan context, lies in the fact that it was demanded from two directions: the purposes of Charia and through ratified international conventions. It is, therefore, the result of negotiation that is translated into its limitations, including the maintenance of polygamy or the discriminatory aspect of inheritance. Nevertheless, the code’s advances have been unanimously considered as of the highest importance because of the impact they can have in the short and long term."

"We take stances on principle, and fight for everyone’s right to stand [for election], because that is the way to guarantee the people’s sovereignty in electing whomever they want."

"As previously indicated, several initiatives have been carried out at the national and international levels at the initiative of governments and civil society, but these initiatives are not part of a general framework that gives them the necessary strength to create an impact and new dynamics. Hence the need to draw the attention of the international community to the strategic and structuring nature of human rights education."

"The decision to incarcerate a female politician, the leader of a legitimate political party, is utterly inexplicable—except for the possibility that those responsible hold an authoritarian view of political life and action. This cannot be a decision made by the entire military institution; that is simply impossible. To me, this choice is completely baffling. More importantly, it is unacceptable, scandalous, and intolerable."

"We believe this is not an important issue to discuss now. More important issues to discuss are political developments and the struggle to defend our national sovereignty, because Algeria is targeted more than ever."

"This is the expression that young people invented, who took to the streets, who protested — sometimes violently — to demand change for greater freedom, dignity, for work, and for the sharing of wealth"

"This revolution took place without weapons, but under the auspices of the media with an expression that men “get lost”"

"The role of women is strong…Morocco is moving forward on a liberal and democratic path…we are reforming the legal system and we can use the constitution to deepen our democracy."

"The protest movement spread and there were many victims, a civil war came about- in some places the situation degenerated, in other places the protest was peaceful"

"The new constitution was done in a participatory manner; all the different voices participated and this was done after a period of discussion in an atmosphere of openness- there was no criticism, there were no critiques- and this took place nowhere else in this way except for Tunisia, which seems to have followed the Moroccan example"

"The role of women is strong and we have addressed this quite often. We have a number of women in decision-making positions in the legislature, in the communities and in regions, and we have now acquired 30% representation by women"

"I know Louisa very well. In 1983, when she was arrested by the State Security Court for her political beliefs, I was with her, as we were part of the same association. This is not the first time she has been detained for exercising her political rights. Louisa is a remarkable woman and a towering political figure. No prison, whether military or civilian, can confine the greatness of Louisa Hanoune. The real shame is not that Louisa Hanoune is in prison as a politician—the shame is that, in 2019, there are still people in Algeria making such decisions. It is not too late to correct this grave mistake."

"Let us have a real conversation now. Each day, we can focus on winning one mother, one sister, one father, one brother. Together, we will save not just one girl, but whole generations to come."

"One step at a time, I believe we can make progress. It starts with a conversation."

"Getting girls into a classroom is not enough in itself; girls have to be able to stay in school and get proper education once enrolled"

"And when the now young lady is thinking of entering the workforce, will she have access to skills training—including digital skills? Or science, technology, engineering and math-based skills? Or will she be left out of these opportunities because of her gender?"

"It is up to the Togolese woman, in particular and African in general, to lead the fight for the respect of her rights and for her emancipation."

"There cannot be an alternative to access to education or knowledge."

"The African woman must arm herself to defend her rights when they are flouted."

"Few women believe that they will be able to reach whatever position they want, regardless of their abilities."

"All in all, there were more than 1,700 scenes that were clearly offensive to women, including some that incited violence against women."

"Girls are more aware of their rights and have the cour­age to submit complaints against harassers to the police."

"Women must be a key partner in preventing the propagation of offensive stereotypes and views."

"And she’s not alone in that fight. It might look like quite a few people are interested in seeing her fail, but there are also many who want her to succeed."

"We have to be alert because it’s possible that there will be danger. The important thing is to know that this stage is not easy and that we are still in the beginning.”"

"It is a very good thing that parents have recognized that both boys and girls deserve the same chance at formal education."

"It was very difficult [to talk about gender equality] because we were in a corrupt political system,"

"I may be a woman, but women’s rights are not my only focus. I want the rights of all Egyptians."

"I like to think of stairs, if I may. Stairs because we have climbed a few steps, but a lot more steps remain to be climbed on the way up to the top."

"we did it through the revolution and we’re doing it again by telling the whole world that Egypt, like every other country, has a real chance for change."

"I think it’s good to talk about everything. It’s not good to try to cover the truth,"

"When a girl reaches school age, will her family be able to afford to send her to school—and keep her there? Or will they keep her home to do chores, while her brothers learn?"

"We are beginning a new era. If there hadn’t been a revolution, I would never have run in the presidential elections.""

"Women's emancipation cannot be discussed in terms of the veil and customs; instead, we must provide them jobs."

"Fifty years after independence, it is disheartening to observe that women veterans remain underrepresented in this office. We stood shoulder to shoulder with men in the maquis, fighting with the same vigor and commitment. Now, we seek our rightful share, as guaranteed by the Constitution, which upholds gender equality. It is our plea that the sacrifices made by women veterans be acknowledged and represented accordingly. The struggle for equality was not limited to the battlefield, and it should reflect in the recognition of our contributions today."

"[...] all the [...] Russians who oppose Putin [...] now desperately need the support of the whole world, all good people. Original: They, like all the other Russians who oppose Putin, now desperately need the support of the whole world, all good people. Russian: Им, как и всем другим выступающим против Путина россиянам, сейчас очень нужна поддержка всего мира, всех добрых людей."

"I want Putin and his entourage, Putin’s friends, his government to know that they will have to pay for what they’ve done — with our country, with my family, and my husband. And that day will come very soon. I want to call on the entire world community, everyone present here, people all over the world — so that we shall all together defeat this evil, defeat the terrifying regime that is currently in Russia. This regime and Vladimir Putin must be held accountable for all the horrors they are doing to my country, to our country — to Russia."