Women are part of peace keeping troops in countries like Liberia.

Leadership is not about having the charisma or speaking inspirational words, but about leading with example.

From joblessness to lack of education and professional skills to sexual and gender-based violence, women face a multi-faceted oppression.

I believe that there is an urgent need to restructure the discussion of war to include the impact it has on women.

Women are not just victims; they are survivors and leaders on the community-level backlines of peace and stability.

Changes don't happen in the world by playing it safe, taking risks is the way to change the world.

When war ends, women are the first to pick up the pieces. Where there is no market place, they go door to door. When homes are destroyed, mothers and daughters haul stones to rebuild or plow fields together.