Jennifer Lopez was named Global Advocate for girls and Women by the UN Foundation. What do you think? Is she a good role model for women? Why? Who would you name?
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QUOTE OF THE DAY
Jennifer Lopez:
“I am happy to be joining the UN Foundation and eager to lend my voice and ensure that all girls and women are safe, healthy, educated and empowered. Becoming a mother has made me more aware of the struggles of women and children throughout the world. While some progress has been made, there is still a lot more work that needs to be done for gender equality and universal access to medical care.”
WORDS TO KNOW
have access to = have the opportunity to use something (such as medical care or education)
be aware of something = to know something
be eager to do something = to want to do something very much
empowered (adj) = having the power to do things and make one’s life better
to ensure = to make sure
gender equality = men and women having the same rights
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