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01Undated

The quality of life in our world does not depend on the conflicts that arise, but on our response to them.

Widad Akreyi / quote

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02Undated

Death and injury caused by armed violence is one of the most shameful epidemics of our age.

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03Undated

Armed violence and peace cannot coexist. We need to overcome the challenges we face and seek practical solutions. We must replace the culture of war with the culture of peace.

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04Undated

Each day is an opportunity to build the defenses of peace in the minds of people.

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05Undated

It is time to recognize the past and ongoing genocides to prevent new ones. Together we can build a better world!

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06Undated

Let’s stand against the killing of innocent civilians. It is time to make the future better than today. Together we can bring peace and unity to our communities.

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07Undated

I reiterate my dedication to advocating for effective preventive strategies to end gun violence once and for all. In the face of the rising tensions and the widespread proliferation of small arms and light weapons, we call on everyone to join us to build conditions that will make world peace more likely. We all know that the road to building peace goes through ending conflicts and silencing the guns.

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08Undated

On the 25th anniversary of 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence, let us remember that we have a chance to save lives! If we don't take it, we may regret it!

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09Undated

I wish we'd be able to deliver our message at the global level on the need to recognize the past genocides in order to prevent new ones. Our message of peace and justice will hopefully reach every corner of the world.

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10Undated

The voices of peace can’t be silenced by bombs, shootings, sieges, brutality and barbarism. Despite the challenges we face as peace-makers in a troubled region, all we want is peace and our campaign #WeWantPeace continues.

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11Undated

The victims of Ankara peace rally sacrificed their lives for peace and their only wish was We Want Peace.

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12Undated

No matter what you are dealing with in life, be it resentment or regret, bitterness or sadness, anger or apathy, hatred or hesitation, depression or disempowerment, disappointment or other destructive anxieties, painful envy or emotional turmoil, fear of isolation or thoughts of failure, keep in mind that if you are positive, positivity will find you and embrace you!

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13Undated

No matter what you face, don't forget if you're positive, positivity will find you and embrace you.

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14Undated

If you are positive, you'll see opportunities instead of obstacles.

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15Undated

From Shore To ShoreOur Message of Love & PeaceTo ALL OUR Kids

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16Undated

Unnecessary bureaucracy hinders creativity, growth, justice and the attainment of peace.

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17Undated

I WILL FOLLOW ANYONEAND TELL EVERYONEABOUT...THE REAL WAR ON WOMENON YAZIDI GIRLS & WOMEN

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18Undated

WHILE THE WORLD'S ASLEEP, ANGELS REFUSE TO SLEEP!

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19Undated

Let the world feel your compassion: Help save kidnapped Yazidi females!

Widad Akreyi / quote

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20Undated

I will follow anyoneAnd ask everyoneTo stand together as one nationAgainst the killing of innocent citizens

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21Undated

Day after day, the globalization of terrorism becomes more evident. This is the one of the biggest challenges we are facing. We must stand with the innocent people around the world who are suffering or have lost their loved ones as a result of terrorism.

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22Undated

Lack of accountability weakens the environmental and health rights of citizens; it damages peace- building and reconciliation initiatives; impedes the implementation of global health policies; leads to the loss of ecosystems and biodiversity; and weakens democracy, justice, human rights, and international security.

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23Undated

His voice was reassuring and calm, his expression soft, his eyes brighter than ever. Oh Ahura Mazda, she’d never wanted any man so intently in all her life. She ached to have him touch her, kiss her, taste her. And Ivar did as she wished. He put her hand to his nose to smell her skin, kissed her inner wrist to taste her, his lips lingered over her racing pulse. Finally, it was confirmed in actions and direct words, spoken aloud and repeated seven times… She felt the rush of desire ripping through her body, an intense sensation of warmth upon her skin, the blissful waves of uneasiness swamped through her, tingling her nerves.

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24Undated

A moment later, Vesta became aware that her life was passing her by in that busy city, where no man could capture her heart… What if she married someone, who wasn’t mentally prepared to keep his Zoroastrian identity intact? Or what if her future husband was forced to convert to Islam? What if he tried to force her to convert as well? What if he suddenly decided to become an extremist and called for Sharia Laws in Kurdland? She shivered at the thought.

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