Charlotte Lobe Quotes

the interests of men and women are different and even conflicting and therefore women are needed in representative institutions to articulate the interests of women

Through this principle we are able to determine and prioritise collective highest impact tasks and increase productivity thereby achieving priorities we have set for ourselves.

And the reason for this is for us to appreciate that even though we are far apart, we are one people and there’s a lot that we can achieve as one people.

women’s experiences are different from men’s and need to be represented in discussions that result in policy making and implementation. These different experiences mean that women ‘do politics’ differently from men.

It has also been a beautiful experience to learn about the diverse cultures of Singapore at a depth that cannot be attained by merely visiting as a tourist. The summary of my work is best captured by my 7Cs or what I call my mantra in life:

women are able to achieve solidarity of purpose to represent women’s interests when they achieve certain levels of representation.

Success can beget success, and celebrating at work helps to build momentum, improve morale, and make the hard times feel all the more worth it.”

Building a strong and inclusive economy, improving capabilities of South Africans, and building a capable, ethical, and developmental state. In a nutshell, using our presence in Singapore to existential domestic challenges.

women are innovators and creators of wealth. There is nowhere in the world that does not have the hand of a woman involved; this goes right up to the fact that all of us are born of a woman.

the equal representation of women and men enhances democratisation of governance in both transitional and consolidated democracies.

Gender equality and women’s empowerment remain central tenets for development in the country, the continent and across the world. However, the nagging claws of gender inequality in the continent continue to impede women from contributing to the development agenda and lending their voice as they are precluded from many development-oriented conversations.

I believe that when we work together, we are powerful and better able to effect change.