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The more resistant and resilient we are, the more we push the state and people to change their mindset towards respecting women and human rights.

— Azza Soliman

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Source: Azza Soliman explains that persistence by human rights defenders can gradually influence society and authorities to recognize and respect women's rights and broader human rights principles.
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