“Practices such as arranged marriages and restrictions on girls attending school have deep roots, and changing them is a gradual process. Sometimes these problems seem very far away from us here in the United States. But let's remember that even into the 20th century, an American woman could not own property or vote in national elections.”

English and American journalist and magazine editor

Tina Brown is an English and American journalist, magazine editor, columnist, broadcaster, and author. Born Christina Hambley Brown, she became known for leading some of the best-known magazines in English-language media, including Tatler, Vanity Fair, The New Yorker, and The Daily Beast. She also chaired Talk Media from 1998 to 2002 and founded Women in the World in 2010, a live journalism platform focused on women’s voices around the world. Her books include The Diana Chronicles, The Vanity Fair Diaries, and The Palace Papers.