“Decades from now, people will look back and wonder how societies could have acquiesced in a sex slave trade in the twenty-first century that is... bigger than the transatlantic slave trade was in the nineteenth. They will be perplexed that we shrugged as a lack of investment in maternal health caused half a million women to perish in childbirth each year.”
Quote by Sheryl WuDunn
Work
Half The Sky: How to Change the World
This book delves into the challenges faced by women and girls worldwide, including poverty, health, education, and violence. It presents a narrative of hope and empowerment, featuring personal stories and actionable steps for readers to contribute to positive change. more
Author
Sheryl WuDunn
Sheryl WuDunn (born November 16, 1959) is an American author, journalist, and speaker of Chinese descent. She graduated from Princeton University and Harvard Business School, and worked as a reporter for The New York Times. WuDunn is the first Asian American to win a Pulitzer Prize, which she shared with her husband, Nicholas Kristof, for their coverage of China. She is best known for co-authoring books such as "Half the Sky: Turning Oppression into Opportunity for Women Worldwide" and "A Path Appears: Transforming Lives, Creating Opportunity." Her work focuses on women's empowerment, global poverty, and human rights, inspiring readers and audiences worldwide. WuDunn also engages in philanthropy and public speaking, advocating for gender equality and social justice. more
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