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“The more women are seen in positions of power and decision making, the more positive, holistic and based on empathy these decisions will be.”
“For those of us who are or who have been first ladies, to have a network to encourage you and show you the power you can have is invaluable.”
“Women leaders, and especially First Ladies, not only play critical roles in building their own families, but have key responsibilities in building social families, national families and indeed our global family.”
“In order for us to be able to peacefully advance each other we must have mutual understanding as equals. When we look beyond power, wealth, status and influence and apply the universal values of peace and goodwill, it becomes a common cause of empowerment and prosperity for our nations.”
“Mother Moon believes in the role of women leaders in global problem-solving and peace-building – and she is right, as always.”
“Yes, in order to become a peacemaker, you have to be a peace talker, but when you talk peace, you’d better have a clear strategy.”
“I am deeply inspired by the growth of WFWP and its blossoming into this next glorious chapter, our sister branch of the International Association of First Ladies for Peace.”
“Before creating a new rules-based order, it has become crucial to revive a spirit of dialogue and international consensus.”
“The future of Europe and of Africa is a common future, and only by discussing together this common future will it be successful.”
“We have gathered under the auspices of Mother Moon, and it is astonishing to see how one woman has dedicated her life to seeking peace and fostering noble values.”
“We must not drop the ball and risk backsliding in the Balkans. It is time to open EU membership talks.”
“I am very impressed by the efforts of the youth and students in their concern for the environmental issues, in their support for disaster relief in Africa, and in promoting character education among young people by making networks of youth leaders and Ambassadors for Peace”