And the truth is that we're more than enough.". "I remember a time when I too felt unbeautiful. But did you know the New York Times bestseller is an adapted version of a TEDx talk that the writer delivered in December 2012? is a global, multi-platform media and entertainment company. And they certainly didn't just come down to us as a gift from the heavens. She asked that women be given the same access to education, the same freedom of speech, and the same societal and political rights as men. In September 2014, Emma Watson — British actor, activist, and United Nations Women Goodwill Ambassador — delivered a powerful address on gender equality at a UN Women's HeForShe campaign event. Women and leadership series: Rabia Siddique Justice Ginsburg gave her fair share of powerful speeches on gender equality over the course of her remarkable career, but several beloved RBG quotes were made when she visited Georgetown University in February 2015 and spoke about the many challenges women in her profession face. Though Gillard's speech was seen as controversial by some, it resonated with so many women who had experienced similar behavior, and her words remain unforgettable. I was just about to buy Dencia's Whitenicious cream to lighten my skin when you appeared on the world map and saved me. "Why has the word [feminism] become such an uncomfortable one? ", "My heart bled a little when I read those words," Nyong'o said. I put on the TV and only saw pale skin, I got teased and taunted about my night-shaded skin. Friday, 27 March 2015, Queensland And my answer is, 'When there are nine,'" Justice Ginsburg said. ABN 49 008 600 922   |   That long-run perspective is never more important than at times like the present, when a cyclical event is under way and confidence tends, understandably, to wane. And she called on others to be active allies to the Black trans community. In response to opposition leader Tony Abbott's request to have Peter Slipper removed as Speaker over texts sent to an aide, Gillard took the mic and called Abbott out for his own sexist, misogynistic behavior. Julie Bishop, Minister for Foreign Affairs, Senator the Hon. 29 July 2015, South Australia "Not to save face. The finding is based on an analysis of data from 186 countries for the period 1991-2017. "These issues aren't settled. Nyong'o received the award for "Best Breakthrough Performance" and proceeded to give a truly moving speech about what it means to be a Black woman in Hollywood. Will you journey with me to help that girl?… All they are asking us to do is create that space to unlock the intelligence, unlock the passion, unlock all of the great things that they hold within themselves. Nyong'o began by sharing a passage from a fan letter she received. Yousafzai spoke about how she had been shot by the Taliban in 2012, talked of her recovery and how grateful she was to be alive, and laid out an impassioned plea for equality. CEDA has, for half a century, sought to promote informed discussion and balanced development of the Australian economy. We must believe in the power and the strength of our words. And she lifted women up, as she's done so many times during her career. "I want you to all also remember, whether you are Black or trans or not, you have a duty and responsibility to elevate Black trans power," she added. "I am gonna talk to my Black trans folks first and model what it looks like to put us first," Willis said into the mic. ", "I do not care what your views are. Powerful stuff. Raquel Willis, writer and Black transgender activist, gave an extremely empowering speech to a crowd of 15,000 people at a Brooklyn rally for Black trans lives in June 2020. The speeches selected for the publication provide a snapshot of the topics and discussions from the CEDA event series and aim to highlight both success stories and also issues that remain significant barriers to women assuming leadership positions. She talked about girls she's met and shared bits of their stories. "The more I traveled and met with girls and learned from experts about this issue, the more I realized that the barriers to girls' education isn't just resources. Subscribe   |   ©2020 When Nobel Prize-winning activist Malala Yousafzai turned 16 years old in July 2013, she delivered a profoundly inspiring address at the United Nations. Strike a chord it did. ... A video of the speech … Glenn Stevens AC, Former Governor, Reserve Bank of Australia, Telephone +61 1800 161 236 To ensure freedom and equality for women so that they can flourish. No, these rights were secured through long, hard battles waged by women and men who marched, and protested, and made their voices heard in courtrooms and boardrooms and voting booths and the halls of Congress.". CEDA’s Top 10 Speeches: Women in Leadership 2010–2015, is a collection of the most influential and interesting Women in Leadership speeches on the CEDA stage over the last five years which was launched on 27 March, 2015.