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“The world is upside down, it's going to take a lot of hands to turn it right side up.”

Quote by Leymah Gbowee

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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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