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Thelma Awori Quotes

Uganda

Thelma Awori is a Ugandan professor, former Assistant Secretary-General of the United Nations.

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A fresh struggle to overcome new manifestations of patriarchy is constantly beginning; and it seems a matter of perpetuity.

The change has been tremendous. People now know what the gender agenda is, they might fear it in some places, but they now know.

I call myself a feminist because I am staunch believer in justice for women and the validity of women’s perspectives.

You have to keep your eyes sharp all the time and be very analytical. When you see something coming, you have to ask what it is and how it will affect women.

Build on the strength of women!

If anything were to happen to me today, I have no worries because I know these young women will carry this struggle until we get it right.

Be persistent! Be professional! You don’t have to be aggressive; be persistent, and people will know who you are, where you stand, and what you can’t compromise on. Walk the talk!

Rural women inspire me. They are the passion of my life and I will do everything and anything for their empowerment. Their knowledge and expertise are crying for a receptive ear, for powerful questions that will unearth and challenge their wisdom.

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Quotes and notes from Wikiquote: Thelma Awori (page history), available under CC BY-SA 4.0.