Alaa Murabit is a medical doctor, a Global Sustainable Development Goal Advocate and founder of The Voice of Libyan Women. She is also a United Nations High-Level Commissioner on Health Employment and Economic Growth, and Executive Director of Phase Minus 1.

You Can’t Be What You Can’t See

A group of graffiti artists (all young women) painted orange murals in Zone 18 in Guatemala City in support of UN-Women and the UNiTE campaign to End Violence against Women. Guatemala City, Guatemala. 2 December 2018.
Dr. Alaa Murabit of the non-governmental organization Voice of Libyan Women during an all-day open debate in the United Nations Security Council on women, peace and security. United Nations, New York. 13 October 2015.

Essentially, when women are equally represented in politics, they have a clear and measurable impact on health, economy, security, safety and equality, which leads to more inclusive, sustainable and democratic policies that benefit everyone.