Question

No country can ever truly flourish if it stifles the potential of its women and deprives itself of the contributions of half of its citizens. True or False

Answer 1

True

Explanation:

"No country can ever truly flourish if it stifles the potential of its women and deprives itself of the contributions of half of its citizens"

These were the remarks stated by Former First Lady of the United States, Michelle Obama at the Summit of the Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders

She added by saying that educating and making women financially literate is not enough

She said Africa has made great strides such as more girls attending school, women starting businesses and more women serving in parliaments but serious work remains when female genital mutilation, forced child marriage and domestic violence against women continue in some countries

The first lady said women in the U. S. have also overcome obstacles, such as voting rights, but they still face challenges with employment discrimination and domestic violence, and are still fighting for equal pay and higher ranks in government and corporate workplaces