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I think that women are peacemakers by genetics, because we are the ones who stay at home and because we are the ones who suffer with the aftermath of war.

Women are, in my view, natural peacemakers. As givers and nurturers of life, through their focus on human relationships and their engagement with the demanding work of raising children and protecting family life, they develop a deep sense of empathy that cuts through to underlying human realities.

Women can build stability. We can make peace.

I said we needed to organize women around the world to push peace.

Women are not inherently passive or peaceful.

In my own experience, I've found that it's very difficult to make peace with women. We tend to be competitive and feel angry.

Now, I have always believed that women are not victims; we are agents of change, we are drivers of progress, we are makers of peace - all we need is a fighting chance.

When women participate in peace-making and peace-keeping, we are all safer and more secure.

Societies that empower women are less violent in every way.

Equality and development will not be achieved however if peace is not understood from women's' point of view.