FAWZIA KOOFI

We have much participation of women in Afghanistan politics. Yet 86 percent of the women are illiterate. I and the women who come before you are not typical of women in our country.

For as long as I am alive, I will not rest in my desire to lead my people out of an abyss of corruption and poverty.

If something comes from your heart, it will reach the heart of your audience.

Women's rights must not be the sacrifice by which peace is achieved.

I want my daughters to be respected as human beings; that's the country I'm fighting for.

We have much participation of women in Afghanistan politics. Yet 86 percent of the women are illiterate. I and the women who come before you are not typical of women in our country.

I want my daughters to be respected as human beings; that's the country I'm fighting for.

For as long as I am alive, I will not rest in my desire to lead my people out of an abyss of corruption and poverty.

If something comes from your heart, it will reach the heart of your audience.

Women's rights must not be the sacrifice by which peace is achieved.