The worst thing that can happen in a democracy - as well as in an individual's life - is to become cynical about the future and lose hope.
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It's important to underscore this overriding fact: women are not just victims of conflict-they are agents of peace and agents of change.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Women play a crucial role in promoting peace and driving change, beyond being victims of conflict.
Hillary Clinton's quote emphasizes the importance of recognizing women not merely as victims who suffer in times of conflict, but as powerful agents capable of fostering peace and enacting significant changes in society. This perspective calls for acknowledging and supporting their contributions in conflict resolution and social transformation, which are often overlooked.
Themes
WomenPeaceChangeConflictAgency
In practice
Example use cases
In a conference about conflict resolution, this quote can be used to emphasize the role of women in peace processes.
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