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Quote by Graça Machel
Investments in children and women can, and must, be the keys to unlocking a brighter future for us and for generations to come.
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The quote calls for prioritising children and women when building a better future. “Investments” means giving them support, opportunities and resources so they can thrive. It presents this not merely as a helpful choice, but as an essential responsibility whose benefits extend beyond the present generation.
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- The Graça Machel Trust
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- Official Statement
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