"A revolution has begun. There is no going back!" A powerful declaration from a girl raised on Tanzania's Ukerewe Island who became secretary-general of the Fourth World Conference on Women. Gertrude Mongella had gone on as the first speaker of the Pan-African Parliament. She built a career spanning education, politics, diplomacy and global governance. As 2025 marks the 80th anniversary of the United Nations, Mongella celebrates her 80th birthday. In an exclusive interview in Tanzania with CGTN, she shared her story, resonating as a collective voice of women worldwide.