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March 8, 2007 “I decided long ago that I would come to Afghanistan on this day in particular, the day we celebrate International Women’s Day. It is my way of showing the entire world how much I admire the infinite patience, heroic courage and strong resistance of Afghan women. I came to applaud all ...

Kabul, Afghanistan, Thursday, March 8, 2007 I can hardly believe I am here with you today, in Afghanistan. I have come a long way to deliver a message of hope to the women of this country. Let me look at you. I want to etch this image of you slowly into my memory. I want this image to stay with me f...

March 8, 2007 by Her Excellency Michaëlle Jean I decided long ago that I wanted to spend this March 8, International Women’s Day, with Afghan women to show them how much I admire their courage and to tell them that their achievements inspire hope in women around the world. Throughout these dark, ter...