“My courage comes from my faith. I have come to one conclusion: All that I am, all that I aspire to be, all that I was before, is by the grace of God. There are so many women in Africa, and outside Africa, who are more intelligent than I am.”
Quote by Leymah Gbowee
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Leymah Gbowee
Leymah Gbowee is a Nigerian peace activist known for her efforts to bring peace during the Liberian Civil War. Gbowee organized a group of female protesters, the 'Peace Forces,' who marched in the streets demanding an end to the conflict, which ultimately led to a peace agreement in 2003. more
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