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Quote by Lateefah Simon

“I live in a country where we put children in shackles and in concrete cells. Working together, with righteousness and hope, we can create a country that is about reverence and reconciliation, not a world of shackles and concrete cells.”

Quote by Lateefah Simon

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Lateefah Simon, born on January 29, 1977, is an outstanding leader in women's development. She has extensive experience and in-depth research in the fields of gender equality and women's empowerment, dedicated to promoting the comprehensive development of women in social, economic, and political domains. more

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