"My answer to those who oppose my appointment as CEO is that this is really a decision of the YWCA. They want to strengthen their grassroots to advocate on behalf of women's and children's empowerment and ending racism"

Patricia Ireland is responding to those who oppose her visit as CEO of the YWCA. She is highlighting that the decision to appoint her was made by the YWCA itself, which it belongs to their mission to empower ladies and children and to end racism. She is recommending that her consultation is in line with the YWCA's goals and goals, which it is a positive action towards accomplishing them. She is also implying that those who oppose her consultation are not in line with the YWCA's mission and values. Simply put, she is recommending that her appointment is an essential step in order to advance the YWCA's objective which those who oppose it are not in support of the YWCA's goals.