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Shukria Barakzai Quotes
«If people want to change their ideas, we should give them a chance. But they must remember the past is the past.»
Author: Shukria Barakzai
«This is an historic moment for the people of Afghanistan.»
Author: Shukria Barakzai
«Our patriarchal society does not like to hear this voice, it's a voice that even Afghan politicians want to silence. But despite these problems, I and millions of other Afghan women have been successful through our tireless efforts to open a small glimpse of hope, for the future generations and for the children of Afghanistan.»
Author: Shukria Barakzai
«Unfortunately, these traditions are so deeply rooted among people that in some cases they are placed before the religion. People believe and practice traditions that [destroy] women; they consider women as elements whose only duty is to give birth to children. And the other problem is the patriarchal view that is prevalent in the society.»
Author: Shukria Barakzai
«I think on the one hand, women should believe in their own rights as being equal under law to men, but men should also commit themselves to accepting women as equal partners in society. It's going to take time, but it can be done through long-term educational programs in Afghanistan and positive campaign by the press and also with the help of clerics. It requires a long-term struggle with the support of the international community. We women can overcome our problems and the [negative] view of society.»
Author: Shukria Barakzai
«This a momentous day; I am excited because this is the first parliament we have had after so many decades.»
Author: Shukria Barakzai
«After three decades of war, and now we are coming with the votes of the people backing us, it is a big day.»
Author: Shukria Barakzai
«Don't forget that this is not just a collection of warlords, drug lords and smugglers. We have good people as well.»
Author: Shukria Barakzai
