It absolutely does. I think we are in a moment where we need to give some deep consideration to emerging models for women's equality. Obviously I don't want to underestimate the effect of sexual exploitation on women, but I also think that if we continue to speak about women as unable to identify solutions for themselves, and if we disarm women from being able to access avenues for advocacy and for change, we will continue to reiterate a marginalized place for women. In particular, women who are involved in irregular migration really need substantive partnering from a women's equality perspective in order to ameliorate these issues.
On November 9th, 2006. See this statement in context.