In my nervousness for this speech and my moments of doubt, I've told myself firmly, 'if not me, who? if not now, when?'

In my nervousness for this speech and my moments of doubt, I've told myself firmly, 'if not me, who? if not now, when?'

Emma Watson, the beloved actress and activist, has always been known for her poise and confidence in the public eye. However, even someone as accomplished as her has moments of doubt and nervousness, especially when faced with the daunting task of giving a speech. In one of her most memorable speeches, Emma Watson shared a powerful mantra that she repeats to herself in moments of uncertainty: "if not me, who? if not now, when?"

This mantra speaks to the idea that we all have a responsibility to use our voices and our platforms for good. Emma Watson, as a UN Women Goodwill Ambassador and vocal advocate for gender equality, understands the importance of speaking up and taking action. She knows that if she doesn't use her voice to advocate for change, then who will? And if she doesn't speak out now, then when will she have the opportunity to make a difference?