In every single culture I encountered, there were always women who defied cultural norms to do what they believed was right for them. This phenomenon has never been related to how rich, poor, successful or not successful the woman may be.
I believe that a lot of progress has been achieved to address gender inequality: We have moved from a time where women in the US could not apply for credit card without their husband's signature to a time where women are the owners of their businesses.
I believe that leadership acts should be manifested by engaging in external work that can be observed and shared with everyone else.
I believe that there is an urgent need to restructure the discussion of war to include the impact it has on women.
If half the society isn't engaged on any number of sectors, success and potential will be limited. In that sense, I do definitely believe there is a growing movement and moment for women's issues.
Believe in your passions and act on them.
I firmly believe today that the only way to stop violence against women is to speak out and refused to be silenced.