I think we know that women make up the majority of poor people in this world, and I hope we all agree that when women have access to healthcare, to education, when they are safe, and have access to financial resources, not only is the community safer and more prosperous, but the world is much more peaceful and more prosperous.
Frankel emphasizes the importance of women's access to resources for global prosperity.
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