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We like to think of women as peacemakers, not purveyors of violence.

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

Women can build stability. We can make peace.

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.

Women have to be pure and respectful.

There are not many roles where women are really active.

Until the masculine role is humanized, women will tend to be much better at solving dangerous conflicts.

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.

Societies that empower women are less violent in every way.