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 Read Quote
I don’t necessarily see myself as an activist, running down the street and knocking at every door. Rula Ghani Read Quote
My husband stands on his own two feet; my religion is not a factor. God created and decided for me to be born in a Christian family. It’s not every day that a Lebanese marries an Afghan. I think God’s hand is also in there. Rula Ghani Read Quote
If I’ve achieved a higher respect for women and for their role in society, then I would be very happy. That would really be my greatest wish. Rula Ghani Read Quote
All I want is to let women know that I will be there to support and encourage them when they set out to do something. Rula Ghani Read Quote
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 Read Quote
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 Read Quote
When values disappear, the first people to suffer are women because people start losing their respect for women. Rula Ghani Read Quote
The Western media has depicted the Afghan woman as a helpless, weak individual. I have said it before, and I shall repeat it: The Afghan woman is strong. The Afghan woman is resourceful. The Afghan woman is resilient. Rula Ghani Read Quote
