A compilation of 21 Amina J. Mohamed quotes.
Amina Jane Mohammed, born on June 27, 1961, is a British-Nigerian diplomat and politician who now serves as the United Nations’ fifth Deputy Secretary-General.
She served as Nigeria’s Minister of Environment from 2015 to 2016 and was a significant figure in the Post-2015 Development Agenda process.
Amina J. Mohamed Quotes
- “My job description is simple: to build a world where every girl & boy has the tools & support to make their dreams a reality.”
2. “We must design a future that is shaped by women and girls that realizes their rights and aspirations to a world where equality is a reality.”
3. “Strive for peace among people and nations in the face of adversity.”
4. “Don’t let anyone question your right to pursue justice for people and planet.”
5. “We need to use our words for love, peace, and dialogue, creating a world of respect and dignity.”
6. “You need a different skill set that looks at taking advantage of opportunities that are much more of an entrepreneurial skill that you can add as you address many of the market opportunities.”
7. “Youth are now holding us to our promises to deliver development that is lasting and inclusive. They want action now. I am inspired by the mindset and determination of the young leaders.”
8. “We only have one Earth and we all have a responsibility to protect our planet for future generations.”
9. “The only purpose of power is to serve with the courage of one’s conviction that all people in the world have rights that must be respected.”
10. “In a world that often feels chaotic, remember to take a deep breath and know you are not alone.”
11. “Teachers must be valued key agents of change in education to build a just and equitable world.”
12. “Education allows you to go to the stars and back. It opens doors and windows to opportunities we can only begin to imagine.”
13. “We must put an end to gender-based violence and support the survivors.”
14. “Enough is enough. The world must rise to end racism in all its forms.”
15. “I think education opened up huge vista and opportunities and networks and the courage to do with those skills what you can.”
16. “Children continue to be innocent victims of unimaginable abuse, attacks and aggression, especially in conflict. This must stop now.”
17. “To build a world where every girl and boy has the tools and support to make their dreams a reality.”
18. “We must protect children fleeing the war in Ukraine from human trafficking and exploitation when crossing borders.”
19. “Urbanization is a powerful tool for sustainable development if well-planned and managed.”
20. “Girls continue to face systemic barriers, cyber bullying and threats, and a lack of access due to the digital divide.”
21. “When our grandchildren look back at history, what is our legacy? A society that took climate action seriously or one that failed our planet.”
My favorite Amina J. Mohammed quotes are, “We need to use our words for love, peace, and dialogue, creating a world of respect and dignity.” and “Urbanization is a powerful tool for sustainable development if well-planned and managed.”