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“I think we have to continue to protect women on social media, who are coming out in a world that can still be very harsh towards them, so that they do not feel that they are alone. And of course, some of these attacks happen on social media, so we do need to provide a counter narrative - a supportive narrative - so that the voices of those that are punitive towards women does not become the dominant voice.”

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Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka

Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka is a prominent South African politician and former Deputy President of South Africa. Born on November 3, 1955, she has been a key figure in the country's political landscape, advocating for social justice and gender equality. Mlambo-Ngcuka has held various significant political roles, including serving as the Minister of Foreign Affairs and as the Minister of Trade and Industry. more

“These days, because women are so active on social media, it is important to be active on the sites of social media that represent the right value system. If you are a student on campus, be part of action groups that exist on campus. The worst thing that can happen to a young person is to be young and not be part of anything that is bigger than you. I think that it's such a missed opportunity, because the future depends on those who walk an extra mile in order to make sure that the world will be better because they have lived in it.”

Thinking World Important Action Values Opportunity Worst Students Social Media Extras Missed Opportunity

Author:Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka

“The fact that women begin to avoid running for public office because of the harassment and sometimes even violence that they face as a hazard, it means that the world is being robbed of extraordinary leadership that women can bring to bear. And of course, if women as professionals begin to look at making career choices because they're looking at whether Am I going to be safe or not? You can imagine the missed opportunities that are out there for women.”

World Mean Sometimes Running Choices Opportunity Imagine Violence Office Extraordinary Harassment Missed Opportunity

Author:Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka

“A hairdresser who did my hair said, "You, my darling, have something that we call successful' hair," which is basically battered hair that's split and falling out in the back because you've had to blow-dry it every day. I don't want my hair falling out, so I wear wigs!”

Fall Red Hair Hairdresser

Author:Jessie J

“Entering into writing a poem is an emotional endeavor for me as well as a spiritual and creative one. Having to write those poems for the inauguration, I started asking deeper questions about my cultural identity, and my connection to America.”

Writing Spiritual Creative Identity Emotional Inauguration

Author:Richard Blanco