Diana Farrell Quotes

Women's voices need to be in politics, and shaping politics from the very beginning, not serve as an afterthought.

Ten years ago in Nairobi we said that the participation of women in the decision-making and appraisal processes of the United Nations was essential if the organization was to effectively serve women's interests.

Goldman Sachs believes that economically empowering women globally is one of the best investments to grow economies, create jobs, and build more prosperous societies.

Equality and development will not be achieved however if peace is not understood from women's' point of view.

No nation can rise to the height of glory unless your women are side by side with you.

Instead of marginalizing women, Congress must get to work on policies that can foster job creation and fuel economic growth.

I want to tell women in developing countries that they are as powerful as their male counterparts, and they can play an equal role in their respective societies.

We have to make sure that women's issues are an essential element on the agendas of all heads of state, all governments.

We need women at all levels, including the top, to change the dynamic, reshape the conversation, to make sure women's voices are heard and heeded, not overlooked and ignored.

The power of women in the politics is a soft power. It is a positive change that our country and other countries in the region... are making by giving a chance to women.

Too often the desire for peace has been expressed by women while the stewardship of the mechanisms which are used to attempt to secure peace in the short and medium term are dominated by male decision-making structures and informal arrangements. This must change.

We need more women in positions of power so that women's issues are thought of more, because a room full of men in government and in power don't think the type of things needed to make a change.

I've always wanted to do stuff to help encourage more women to play, whether it's booking women on my shows at home, even when I was just playing DIY shows, or booking benefit shows and having all women play.

My government's pro-women initiatives, starting from Mission Shakti to Mamata, along with 50% reservations for women in the panchayat and urban local body polls have helped empower women in political, social, and economic spheres.

That's something I've been conscious of and want to make true in all jobs I do. It's important we have women at the front and centre.

Women's sport is growing, becoming powerful, and we want to continue to raise that platform for the young girls at home.

Women are the key to successful development and ongoing progress. In the workforce, their ingenuity, determination, and hard work help our economies thrive. In the government, they offer valuable perspective that can inform policy and remove barriers.

People have different ideas on how to increase female racing driver participation. My belief is that men and women should compete together.

Recognizing that female participation in technology is lower than it should be, we are committed to bolstering female tech talent, eliminating obstacles and challenges they face, and fostering diversity.

I think the economic empowerment of women that has been growing over the past decade is at the 'inflection point' with this global recession. Women are, we believe, the solution for their families in their ability to go out and increase household income.

Decisions just look different with women at the table. We still have a long way to go. The most powerful thing we own is our vote.

When I became the first woman to represent the state of Texas in the United State Senate, it was with the help of a lot of women - and a large number of men, too.

I believe that raising the status of women in Turkey is a responsibility shared by everyone. It is not only in Turkey; we are still in need of serious support for the role of women in business and society all around the world.

I was very proud, on just my second day in office, to appoint a gender-balanced cabinet - one of only three in the developed world.

We need to empower women. Give women a voice in the decision-making process. Give women a political voice where they can champion, for their own welfare. And, of course, for us. United Nations - organizations, agencies - we need to do our part.