“To enable consensus politics to develop we need to empower people where they live. This means devolving financial resources and political power down to the community level. One of the greatest blocks to movement is fear. This fear can only be removed when people feel their voices are being heard by government and when they have a say in their own lives and communities.”
Quote by Mairead Corrigan
Work
The Vision of Peace: Faith and Hope in Northern Ireland
This book delves into the complex relationship between faith and politics in Northern Ireland, offering an in-depth look at the historical and contemporary struggles for peace. It examines the role of religious beliefs in shaping the region's identity and the impact of these beliefs on the peace process. more
Author
Mairead Corrigan
Mairead Corrigan, born on January 27, 1944, is an Irish activist known for her peace efforts in the Northern Ireland conflict, particularly for founding the peace group 'Peace People'. more
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