Richard Attias Quotes

Other things equal, we should give a chance to women. That's what I try to do.

When we reach the point where the women athletes are getting their pick of dates just as easily as the men athletes, then we've really and truly arrived. Parity at last!

The only way to ensure equality for women is to clearly declare it in our Constitution.

At Manchester City, the women are not second-class citizens in any regard. We are treated exactly the same way - it's a level playing field.

It's 2015. And I just want to get to the point where we're hearing female voices as much as we're hearing men's.

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.

More countries have understood that women's equality is a prerequisite for development.

Gender equality cannot be achieved by cutting programs that allow girls to get the same chance to compete, learn, and play. The United States has had a solid history of commitment to its female athletes and expanding opportunity for women, and it is imperative that we continue on this path.

Gender equality and women's empowerment have been a top priority for me from day one as Secretary-General. And I am committed to making sure that the U.N. leads by example.

All sports must be treated on the basis of equality.

I do not want to be the angel of any home: I want for myself what I want for other women, absolute equality. After that is secured, then men and women can take turns being angels.

I've been a staunch advocate of women's empowerment, and I've worked hard throughout my career to advance the cause. It is heartening to see that gender equality is really becoming more of a reality. There is still much more to be done, and I'm confident that, by working together, we can empower women worldwide.

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.

Half of my employees are women.

I don't want women and their families to be left out and left behind. We can fight for them. We will fight for them. They deserve better and I want to give them better.

Equality State

Give the girls a chance.

We [women] seek equality. We don't seek sameness.

We will have equality when a female schlemiel moves ahead as fast as a male schlemiel.

Ultimate Goal: A world where women run half our countries and companies and half our homes.

People at agencies and studios, including the parent boards, might look around the table at the decision-making level and feel something is wrong if half their participants are not women. Because our tastes are different, what we value is different. Not better, different.

A feminist is a person who believes in the power of women just as much as they believe in the power of anyone else. It's equality, it's fairness, and I think it's a great thing to be a part of.

Gender equality is one of the principles we will never compromise at Accenture.

Obviously, there needs to be parity. I think as more women get to the top, we need to make sure that is the case. It is our responsibility.

I'd rather it to just be not so much men's wrestling and women's wrestling but that we're all on the same playing field.