Susan B. AnthonyI pray every single moment of my life not on my knees but with my work. My prayer is to lift women to equality with men. Work and worship are one with me.
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Aruna Roy, a social activist and the leading voice in the fight for women’s rights in India, said, “I pray every single moment of my life not on my knees but with my work. My prayer is to lift women to equality with men. Work and worship are one with me.” For a world where most women have little power or influence over their lives, Aruna Roy has used her position of leadership to use her voice to support a cause that matters a great deal to her. She has worked tirelessly to give women the right to vote. She has also worked tirelessly for greater access to education and other services that help women stand on their own two feet.
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