Atifete Jahjaga Quotes

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.

I finally got it: empower girls and everything changes.

I love what's going on these days with these powerful women who are really working to make a difference.

I think maybe it's too bad that our society isn't further along and this is such a big deal. I think it's time...that people realize that women in this country can do any job they want to do.

Whether people identify as feminists or not, if they're doing work that furthers a feminist cause, I think that's wonderful, like if it works for me, right, it works for the movement. But I do think that personally they're missing out. If you don't identify as a feminist, you're missing out on this whole community that's out there that could really help you with your work, help you with your personal life, and just give you support.

When I say women are the agents of change, I really should say women and girls.

We have to raise the status of girls and women in every country.

But millions at one time, beyond gender or race, had their attention fixed on her, and with that power, she chose to flash the word "feminist" all over our TV screens. If that don't do nothin' but make people Google the word, then that should make every feminist in the world proud.

I am really glad women are speaking out.

They used to give us a day-it was called International Women's Day. In 1975 they gave us a year, the Year of the Woman. Then from 1975 to 1985 they gave us a decade, the Decade of the Woman. I said at the time, who knows, if we behave they may let us into the whole thing. Well, we didn't behave and here we are.

I never expect men to give us liberty. No, women, we are not worth it until we take it.

I have made speeches urging women to adopt methods of rebellion such as have been adopted by men in every revolution.

Feminism is, I hope, a way to a better future for everyone who inhabits this world. Feminism should not be something that needs a seductive marketing campaign. The idea of women moving through the world as freely as men should sell itself.

I want to make the world a better place, for women, mainly.

Women's progress has been a collective effort.

I'm proud to be a feminist because making sure that everyone understands we all have a role in fighting for equality is the only way to move forward.

The feminists taught us about consciousness-raising.

When we empower women, society benefits, grows, and thrives.

So, obviously, on International Women's Day, we are honoring the achievements of women, but gender equality and feminism cannot evolve in our humanity if we're not bringing our boys and men along.

Our society really needs to take a better look at what we're selling, because I think women being empowered will be as beneficial to men as it is to us.

Empowering women isn’t just the right thing to do - it’s the smart thing to do.

Our Matru Shakti is our pride. Women empowerment is very crucial to our development.

Nations are more successful when their women are successful.

All the women in Pakistan working for change, don't give up on your dreams, this is for you.