Your perspective is valuable right now, not in 20 years when you've 'earned your place'.
Shan Hettigoda
Where these words come from
- 95% sureThese words were traced back to where they first appeared. That source is listed below.
- Each step forward brings tears of sadness and joy, UNDP, January 15, 2026; Full original indexed UNDP report read. Complete second sentence of Hettigoda’s attributed statement on young people’s value; not preceding speaker Jorge Carrión or reporter narration. English as published; translator uncredi
- Each step forward brings tears of sadness and joy, UNDP, January 15, 2026
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