As women, we must speak out, speak up, say no to our inheritance of loss and yes to a future of women-led dialogue about women's rights and value.

I have come to understand that in order to effectively advance women's rights, we need to galvanize a global women's movement.

Being a leader for me is about having the courage to speak the truth, and live the truth, despite attempts to silence our thoughts, feelings, and past experiences.

Leadership is about encouraging women to break their silence and tell their stories to the world.

I grew up with injustice and could do nothing about it. But once in America, I had freedom of choice.

By accepting what the external structures have told us we need to do, we have given the power of our realities and ourselves to others. It is time to tell a new story for women, and that can only start with women.