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Mimi
Oman
“My eldest sister gave birth to a baby girl a few days ago. The girl is seven or eight days old now. I thought they’d done FGM on her when she was still in the hospital (and I was in Muscat) but today I realized that I was mistaken. They actually did it on her today.”
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My worst day in 2012 must be today.
My eldest sister gave birth to a baby girl a few days ago. The girl is seven or eight days old now. I thought they’d done FGM on …
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“We women like men! They’re our fathers and sons, lovers and brothers, colleagues and friends.”
We look forward to a month of celebrating the gents who stand beside us in our lives and in the quest for peace. In this issue Mary Liepold and Abby Smith will introduce you to four men who make essential contributions to peacebuilding. Kim Weichel discusses the cautionary tale found in the behavior of Dominique Strauss-Kahn, as well as legislative opportunities for change.
Let’s celebrate men this month, and highlight many ways to peace: Say NO to …
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A lot has been cooking behind the scenes since our last issue.
With this first 2011 PeaceTimes we’re serving up three fresh new initiatives: Connection Point, Taking Action, and Generation Peace!
Proudly Presenting Connection Point
by Mary Liepold, Editor in Chief
“The real cause of the trauma facing humans today is the absence of systematic dialogue,” Her Excellency Houda Ezra Nonoo, Ambassador from Bahrain to the US, told me in a Peace X Peace interview. Systematic dialogue among women around the world is our life blood. In light …
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Annually we honor extraordinary women and men on the frontlines of peacebuilding with the Women, Power, and Peace Awards.
We are pleased to announce the 2010 Award Winners!
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Peace Media Award
The Peace Media Award honors a publication, video, radio or television program, investigative reporter, or Internet organization that uses the power of media to inform and inspire civil society to help build cultures of peace.
Awardee: Sheryl WuDunn
In recognition of the influential role Sheryl WuDunn has played in shining a light on women’s …
