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Minister for Education and Culture of Mozambique

Graca Machel is a Mozambican politician and activist who served as the Minister of Education and Culture of Mozambique. Born on October 17, 1945, she is an influential female leader committed to social development and educational reform.

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“In a disparate world, children are a unifying force capable of bringing us all together in support of a common ethic.”

World Children Together Force Common Support Capable Ethics Teamwork Collaboration Unifying

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“Preventing the conflicts of tomorrow means changing the mind-set of youth today.”

Mind Mean Today Youth Tomorrow Conflict Preventing Mind Set

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“The impact of armed conflict on children is everyone's responsibility. And it must be everyone's concern.”

Children Responsibility Conflict Concern Impact Armed Conflict

Book:The Impact of War on Children: A Review of Progress Since the 1996 United Nations Report on the Impact of Armed Conflict on Children

Source: The Impact of War on Children: A Review of Progress Since the 1996 United Nations Report on the Impact of Armed Conflict on Children

“It is the meaning of what my life has been since a youth - to try to fight for the dignity and the freedom of my own people.”

People Trying Has Beens Fighting My Own Youth Dignity

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“We should be respectful but we must also have the courage to stop harmful practices that impoverish girls, women and their communities.”

Should Girl Community Practice Respectful Be Respectful

Author:Graca Machel

About the Author

Born: October 17, 1945
Known for: Minister for Education and Culture of Mozambique
Quotes: 5

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The Impact of War on Children: A Review of Progress Since the 1996 United Nations Report on the Impact of Armed Conflict on ChildrenRelated source material

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