In Afghanistan, we have had a history of very strong women, and we need to reclaim that history and talk about it. Rula Ghani afghanistanhistoryreclaim Change image and share on social
I feel Afghanistan has a very strong social fabric and sense of family... what I would like to do is encourage everybody in the country to appreciate more the role of women at home and outside. Rula Ghani afghanistancountryencourage Change image and share on social
The women I see are very brave women, very strong women, women that are facing a lot of challenges and yet are up to the challenges and are making a very big effort. So I don't see why one of them cannot become a president - one day. Rula Ghani bigbravechallenge share on social
If you have a harmonious society where people within the family are living in harmony... knowing what their responsibilities and duties are, and knowing how to resolve their issues and their conflicts without violence, then violence against women will be reduced, and women will feel they have a voice. Rula Ghani conflictdutyfamily share on social
I don't necessarily see myself as an activist, running down the street and knocking at every door. Rula Ghani activistdoorknock Change image and share on social
It is my conviction that becoming economically and socially vulnerable puts you at the mercy of people surrounding you. It is as if you no longer exist as a human being and are no longer worthy of respect. Rula Ghani convictioneconomicallyexist share on social
I don't think my husband's work depends on what I say and what I do. My husband stands on his own two feet. Rula Ghani dependfoothusband Change image and share on social
When values disappear, the first people to suffer are women because people start losing their respect for women. Rula Ghani disappearlosepeople Change image and share on social
There is a saying in Arabic meaning that every situation must be considered based on the realities on the ground. I can talk in some places freely, but not in others. Rula Ghani arabicbaseconsider Change image and share on social
Chadaris, as far as I'm concerned, I think should be a personal choice of the women and the members of her family. I personally would not wear a chadari. Rula Ghani chadarichadarischoice Change image and share on social