We must understand that everything is interconnected—people, animals, and the natural world. When we empower women and girls, we empower entire communities to create change, to protect the environment, and to build a future where all living beings can thrive. They are essential to solving the challenges we face, from poverty to climate change, because they hold the capacity and courage to nurture and transform.

–	Jane Goodall, PhD, DBE, Founder of the Jane Goodall Institute & UN Messenger of Peace