Widad Akreyi
72 quotes
"The quality of life in our world does not depend on the conflicts that arise, but on our response to them."
"Death and injury caused by armed violence is one of the most shameful epidemics of our age."
"Armed violence and peace cannot coexist. We need to overcome the challenges we face and seek practical solutions. We must replace the culture of war with the culture of peace."
"Each day is an opportunity to build the defenses of peace in the minds of people."
"It is time to recognize the past and ongoing genocides to prevent new ones. Together we can build a better world!"
"Let’s stand against the killing of innocent civilians. It is time to make the future better than today. Together we can bring peace and unity to our communities."
"If you are positive, you'll see opportunities instead of obstacles."
"Education about gender and peace is important. Educational strategies to promote peace must consider all relations of dominance."
"I reiterate my dedication to advocating for effective preventive strategies to end gun violence once and for all. In the face of the rising tensions and the widespread proliferation of small arms and light weapons, we call on everyone to join us to build conditions that will make world peace more likely. We all know that the road to building peace goes through ending conflicts and silencing the guns."
"On the 25th anniversary of 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence, let us remember that we have a chance to save lives! If we don't take it, we may regret it!"
"I wish we'd be able to deliver our message at the global level on the need to recognize the past genocides in order to prevent new ones. Our message of peace and justice will hopefully reach every corner of the world."
"The voices of peace can’t be silenced by bombs, shootings, sieges, brutality and barbarism. Despite the challenges we face as peace-makers in a troubled region, all we want is peace and our campaign #WeWantPeace continues."
"The victims of Ankara peace rally sacrificed their lives for peace and their only wish was We Want Peace."
"No matter what you are dealing with in life, be it resentment or regret, bitterness or sadness, anger or apathy, hatred or hesitation, depression or disempowerment, disappointment or other destructive anxieties, painful envy or emotional turmoil, fear of isolation or thoughts of failure, keep in mind that if you are positive, positivity will find you and embrace you!"
"No matter what you face, don't forget if you're positive, positivity will find you and embrace you."
"From Shore To ShoreOur Message of Love & PeaceTo ALL OUR Kids"
"Unnecessary bureaucracy hinders creativity, growth, justice and the attainment of peace."
"I WILL FOLLOW ANYONEAND TELL EVERYONEABOUT...THE REAL WAR ON WOMENON YAZIDI GIRLS & WOMEN"
"WHILE THE WORLD'S ASLEEP, ANGELS REFUSE TO SLEEP!"
"Let the world feel your compassion: Help save kidnapped Yazidi females!"
"I will follow anyoneAnd ask everyoneTo stand together as one nationAgainst the killing of innocent citizens"
"Day after day, the globalization of terrorism becomes more evident. This is the one of the biggest challenges we are facing. We must stand with the innocent people around the world who are suffering or have lost their loved ones as a result of terrorism."
"Lack of accountability weakens the environmental and health rights of citizens; it damages peace- building and reconciliation initiatives; impedes the implementation of global health policies; leads to the loss of ecosystems and biodiversity; and weakens democracy, justice, human rights, and international security."
"We Have a ChanceTo Save LivesIf We Don't Take ItWe May Regret ItLike We DidWith Alan Kurdi"
"I Will Follow Anyone And Tell EveryoneHow They Abduct...And Torture ChildrenIn the Name Of Religion"