A Role Model for the Young
Guest Column by an 11 year old
Huberta von Voss-Wittig with J German Ambassador's Residence, Washington, DC |
Huberta von Voss-Wittig with J |
Huberta is married to German Ambassador Peter Wittig. She has traveled the world and met people I have only read about in newspapers and books. So when she welcomed me and my aunt at the German Ambassador's residence in Washington DC, I knew my day was going to be special.
J interviewing Huberta von Voss-Wittig |
Why do you think women today don't celebrate International Women's Day, especially in the United States?
Entrance of German Ambassador's Residence Washington, DC |
J preparing her questions |
It is equally important to look at yourself and your surroundings and see what your family life is like? What are your values? What type of woman do I want to be? What type of woman am I? What are my goals? Did I do everything I can to reach these goals? When you are with your friends, do you discuss the types of books you read? The ones that taught you something really important... something that enhanced your imagination?
A big welcome! German Ambassador's Residence, Washington, DC |
Be aware of yourself: That is one of the most important things you can do on this day. This is more concrete than to talk about facts and figures in countries that are incredibly far away. Countries you may never visit and may forget the next day.
So, change happens with you, your family, your community. And, you can have an impact! If you can have an impact, then have an impact. Don't wait for somebody else to change your situation."
Many thanks to Huberta von Voss-Wittig and all women! |
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