"Girls are the future mothers of our society, and it is important that we focus on their well-being."
-Miriam Makeba
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"Which goes to show you, you can make all the laws you want, but you cannot change people's ways. If you must change them, you have to understand that it will take a long time.“
-Miriam Makeba
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