Hillary Clinton is a modern-day Renaissance woman
by missjenn | October 26, 2012 at 2:06 PM
"As a child she wrote to NASA asking them how she could become an astronaut. The agency responded that they did not allow women in their programs." (via Huffington Post)
I just came across this article, "Hillary Clinton's Birthday: 65 Reasons To Love Her On Her 65th", and after reading all 65 reasons, one thing became very clear - EDUCATION!
Words that come to my mind when I think of Hillary Clinton: empowerment for women, admirable, accomplished, confident, ambitious, witty, powerful, fearless, bold. Hillary not only accomplished much in her own life (law school graduate, US Senator, First Lady, Secretary of State), but she also devoted her time and energy in helping girls and women globally. In collaboration with USAID and Peace Corps, Hillary helped launch Saving Mothers, Giving Life - a project to help reduce maternal and child mortality rate in areas, such as Uganda and Zambia, where the toll is the highest.
In 1995 at the United Nations 4th World Conference on Women in Beijing, China, Hillary gave a speech and declared that "it is no longer acceptable to discuss women’s rights as separate from human rights." Human rights are women's rights, and women's rights are human rights.
You can listen to the speech HERE
Happy Birthday, Hillary!
Comments
Inspiring Post
Wow, I didn't realise that Hilary was 65! She is an inspiration to many and I join you in wishing her Happy Birthday.
Thanks for sharing the links, I am exploring them for more information about her role in world affairs and growing up to be a leader of both men & women.
Best wishes,
Osai
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Hi Osai!
Glad you liked the link. Oh my gosh!! You interned for the ICC?! That's huge! I'm interested in hearing more about your experience. I've read a lot about the ICC and ICJ
Kind regards,
Jennifer
Following up
Hi Jennifer,
Yes, the link was good & informative. On the ICC, it depends on what you want to know. Are you involved in international criminal law or investigations? Are you a lawyer?
Best regards,
Osai
Follow Osai on twitter: @livingtruely
Hi Osai!
No, I am not a lawyer. I briefly studied international law while I was working on my master in human rights degree. Although, my friend is a lawyer and she tried to do international law, but it's so competitive.
Just interested in hearing your personal experiencing interning for such a powerful and well-known institution.
Jennifer