“Most of the institutions that come in to offer help after disaster don't have the resources to provide concrete help. . . . Donor communities invest billions funding peace talks and disarmament. Then they stop. The most important part of postwar help is missing: providing basic social services to people. Not having those resources might have been a reason men went to war in the first place; they crossed a border and joined an armed group because they didn't have jobs. In Liberia right now, there are hundreds of thousands of unemployed young people, and they're ready-made mercenaries for wars in West Africa. You'd think the international community would be sensible enough to know they should work to change this. But they aren't.”
Quote by Leymah Gbowee
Work
Mighty Be Our Powers: How Sisterhood, Prayer, and Sex Changed a Nation at War
This book delves into the profound influence of communal bonds, spiritual practices, and social dynamics on a country amidst conflict. It examines the roles of women, religious fervor, and sexual politics as pivotal forces shaping the nation's trajectory. more
Author
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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