International Women’s Day 2015: Powerful Social Media Quotes

Happy International Women’s Day!

This year we thought we would do something different; instead of writing a piece about how awesome and powerful women are, we decided to publish powerful, inspirational quotes from influential women as they’re published on social media.

1. “Emancipation of women is not an act of charity, the result of humanitarian or compassionate attitude.” – H.E. Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma (Chairperson, African Union Commission). See full tweet here

2. “Fear does not know Gender‬. To be afraid to try, be you a man or woman, means you’re afraid to take advantage of your ever – evolving environment. Take a leap!” – Anita Erskine (Founder, Brand Woman Africa). See full post here

3. “Same way one empowered woman lifts up a community, a disempowered woman threatens community. Esp. when disempowered by other women” – Jemila Abdulai (Development and Media Professional, Writer). See full post herehere