Ruth Neto

Maria Ruth da Silva Chela Neto (born 1936) is a former Angolan independence activist, political organizer, and women's rights campaigner. Quotes We also noticed that there was little knowledge about Africa and our work, our struggle. Colonialism was coming to an end and there was a need for great support from honest and known people that could help the pursuit of the struggle for self-determination. “Our objective is to raise the economic, social and educational level of Angolan women, so that they may play an increasingly useful part in building a socialist society and in the tasks of national reconstruction.” marxists “Seeing women who had few opportunities begin to learn, participate in community life and understand the importance of their rights was an experience that marked me deeply.” Portuguese HCNTimes “What makes me most proud is knowing that we helped open paths.” Portuguese HCNTimes “I look at Angola with hope.” Portuguese HCNTimes “Never stop believing in your own worth. Study, seek knowledge, be determined and do not be afraid to occupy the spaces that also belong to you.” Portuguese HCNTimes “The women of Africa have an enormous capacity to transform their families, their communities and their countries.” Portuguese HCNTimes External Link Category:1936 births Category:Living people Category:Anti-war activists