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THE 3 Ls OF EMPOWERMENT Summary ‘The 3Ls of Empowerment’ is a speech by Christine Lagarde. She speaks of the need of empowering women in the 21st century. She asserts that women are capable of contributing to the economic growth of any nation. Learning, labour and leadership are the ‘3 Ls’ of women’s empowerment. Learning is the basis of all change. Education is the foundation upon which any change is built. Learning helps women to help themselves and break the shackles of exclusion. Labour helps women to progress in life. It facilitates them to flourish and achieve their true potential. It gives them economic freedom and brings about a change in their outlook. She calls for equal pay for equal work for man and woman. Leadership helps women to rise and fulfil their abilities and talents. Women are competent but they lack self-confidence. Therefore, the speaker urges them to come out of their comfort zones and to dare the difference. SPEECH Christine Lagarde suggests various me...