13 quotes that truly moved us in 2019
Words are powerful tools – they can start movements, light up the darkest of days, and they can even change the world. Some of them you will never forget.
These are our 13 favourite quotes of the year. Words worth sharing, that made us stop and look up, gave us new understanding, and most importantly, gave us hope for a better future for everyone.
1. For every girl
Zahra Al Hilaly, Australian Red Cross youth member at a global Red Cross conference tackling barriers facing women in leadership
2. Technology and humanity
Judy Slatyer, Australian Red Cross Chief Executive Officer
3. The time is now
International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent President Francesco Rocca
4. We're stronger together
New Zealand Red Cross in the wake of the Christchurch terror attack
5. Empowering humankind
Bec Manson, Australian Red Cross caseworker
6. Stories we can't forget
Adnan Kurtagic, a Bosnia and Herzegovina Red Cross Society migrant camp volunteer
7. Drought-hit farmers
Sue Strahorn, one of the many Australian farmers affected by the ongoing drought
8. There's always humanity
Ross Pinney, Australian Red Cross Board President
9. Celebrating an ancient culture
Ben Clark, Australian Red Cross Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Project Lead for Victoria, on the historic decision to protect a cultural icon by closing climbing on Uluru
10. Haunted by the empty spaces
Francesco Rocca, President of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and Peter Maurer, President of the International Committee of the Red Cross
11. Everyone deserves to succeed
Janine O’Toole, Australian Red Cross caseworker
12. For humanity in war
Yvette Zegenhagen, Head of International Humanitarian Law, Australian Red Cross
13. Heart, mind and soul
Asho, who volunteers at our Ceduna community hub in South Australia
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