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Wangari Maathai

African women in general need to know that it's OK for them to be the way they are - to see the way they are as a strength, and to be liberated from fear and from silence.

Wangari Maathai

Strength

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Wangari Maathai is encouraging African women to accept and value their true selves without feeling ashamed or pressured to change. She believes that recognizing their own qualities as sources of power can help them overcome fear and speak out confidently.

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