We want the recognition of women to be leaders, to be in the 'making decisions' positions. We got it -- 31 percent women in the National Assembly last year. We have got it -- women being in the queue for national elections, the first to be in elections, for women to know their rights, to be recognized in the constitution.

One of the main achievements for Iraqi national unity and for Iraqi women's rights is the family law. This is very essential for Iraq, for the future of the country, for the future of the national unity, of the social fabric of my country.

Can you imagine? This is the level of awareness. People, they are living away from the essential things to practice their citizenship.

The question we must answer now is how do we nurture the development of the next generation of women leaders in Africa and worldwide. The answer begins with education. ... Educated children grow up to be adults who have more opportunities to work, to support their families, and to fully participate in the life of their communities.

Women conductors are like black quarterbacks – leaders who set the tone for the team,

West Point has the reputation for producing leaders, and it produces patriotic men and women who want to serve the country, ... And it produced me.