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“Governments do not have the answers. Indeed quite the reversal. A lot of times they not only do not have the answers, they themselves are the problem. If we are committed to helping our world's children, then we must begin to create solutions from the bottom up.”

Quote by Betty Williams

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Betty Williams is a Nobel Peace Prize laureate, born on May 22, 1943. She is known for her contributions to the Irish peace movement, particularly for founding the 'Peace Mothers' organization, which aimed to end the conflict in Northern Ireland and promote peace and reconciliation. more

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