As long as we have all these conflicts, it is the women who will continue to suffer, so … - Wangari Maathai

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Wangari Maathai

As long as we have all these conflicts, it is the women who will continue to suffer, so that is one reason why I guess as women we should really work for peace, because we know how painful wars can be to us and our daughters.

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