Aminata Touré Quotes

Since the United Nations resolution, it is now clear that women are important contributors to the maintaining peace (…) Despite the encouraging indications, it must also be said that measures regarding the inclusion of leadership and the involvement of women remain insufficient. We even note regressions.

Every day there is that little bit that changes us. People. words. Music. Books. Sentences. A laugh. Afraid of a moment. A dispute. Boredom. Every day there is that little bit that changes us.

The path into politics as part of a group that is not often represented in politics. But then there are many other areas outside of politics where there aren't many people like me.

What about Black Girls? With German-Turkish boys? What about us? For a long time I didn't even dare to dream certain things because they seemed presumptuous. Dreaming is not about something being realistic. It's about dreaming what you imagine for yourself, for the world, for your environment, for your family. And anyone who has to limit themselves when dreaming is not free or equal.”

“Youth participation in the development process in Africa is a priority and an important base for the whole continent."

Dreaming is not about something being realistic. It's about dreaming what you imagine for yourself, for the world, for the environment, for your family. And anyone who has to limit themselves when dreaming is not free or equal.

It is my pleasure to join the Sanitation and Water for All Global Leadership Council. Access to water and sanitation is a basic human right, yet 2.4 billion people around the world lack basic sanitation services such as toilets or latrines. As a girls’ rights advocate, it is of particular interest to promote universal access to toilets in all schools, all around the world. Here in Africa, we do know that having toilets in school is a good way of keeping girls in schools.

Among other things. I believe that women often have to invest more in parties than men because they are in the minority. That scares you again. Many social groups are not involved in politics because they simply cannot afford to invest so much time. Personally, I don't have the impression that I had to give up much for political work, but that I actually gained a lot from the opportunity to do politics. Basically, in the political world, both women and men have to be able to endure a lot, for example being hostile for the positions they represent.

"They fought for survival and had no time for political participation," she said.

That is when I noticed that many problems still exist in refugee policy,

We can be more – the power of diversity

I've always found politics exciting,

I grew up with a critical view of state institutions, but always with the awareness that I could make them better.

They thought we were French or American.

“I am looking forward to the new campaign for the nationwide elections for children and youth representatives in Schleswig-Holstein this autumn. With regard to young people, I have one request: continue to be involved, get involved directly, and actively shape your future! There are already almost 80 children's and youth committees in Schleswig-Holstein. In terms of population, this is the highest in the country. But let's get even better! Every generation has the opportunity and the task to change society to some extent for the better.