Hillary Clinton is inserting herself back into the spotlight, urging women to stand up for their “rights, opportunities and values” and saying women are wondering if these will “endure.”
Clinton, speaking in a video to the 2017 Makers Conference, said she remains hopeful about the future and that “the future is female.”
“Now, more than ever, we need to stay focused on the theme of this year’s conference, be bold,” she said. “We need strong women to step up and speak out. We need you to dare greatly and lead boldly.”
Clinton has mostly stepped back from a public role since her defeat in 2016’s election, making a few appearances publicly but mostly being spotted hiking in the woods around her home in New York.
She praised the organization and execution of the Women’s March in Washington, D.C., and other cities across the world as an example of the kind of leadership roles women need to take on.
She urged those at the conference to step up and be leaders.
“Please, set an example for every woman and girl out there who’s worried about what the future holds and wonders if our rights, opportunities and values will endure,” she said. “And remember, you are the heroes and history makers, the glass ceiling breakers of the future.”
