The more I think about this matter, the more I am persuaded that one of the critical barriers to progress is the way in which governing processes occur. - 2012-01-13

Antagonism between genders cannot be creative or productive, it can only detract from the process of building for societal development - 2000-02-08

Furthermore, since the advances of modern medicine enable us to live longer and healthier lives, a woman whose children have grown up and left home still has many active and productive years ahead - 2000-02-08

As our societal morales change, women marry and have children later, thus leaving them more time to develop professional careers. - 2000-02-08

We must make it acceptable for a woman to have a career, and turn education into income - 2000-02-08

An educated mother passes on education to her children, thus improving the child's academic performance and professional prospects - 2000-02-08

Firstly, the educated mother is better informed on health, education, hygiene and nutrition, and hence provides a better environment for her children - 2000-02-08

Muslim society subjects women to a complex combination of principles, which include cultural, social, legal, political, and religious elements. - 2000-02-08

We must seek to develop between Ismaili women and men, fellowship and teamwork, shared learning, understanding, support and above all shared goals - 2000-02-08

Although they are educated, and have an extensive range of institutions at their disposal, these are not utilized to their full potential. - 2000-02-08