The experience of a lot of us women is that too much money is being spent on militarism and war.

We reject the way the world is at the moment and we don't accept nuclear weapons

I support this proposal and agree with this great and important initiative to abolish militarism and war. I will continue to speak out for an end to the institution of militarism and war and for institutions built on international law and human rights and nonviolent conflict resolution.

As a person committed to human rights and international law and the right of self-determination, I would like to see the occupation end. And then it is up to the Palestinians themselves to decide what they want.

It's not for me to say from the outside what the Palestinian people should have. That would be very arrogant.

I witnessed a lot of violence, and I found myself asking the question: Do you ever use violence to try to bring about political change?

Love for others and respect for their rights and their human dignity, irrespective of who or what they are, no matter what religion - or none - that they choose to follow, will bring about real change and set in motion proper relationships. With such relationships built on equality and trust, we can work together on so many of the threats to our common humanity.