PRAYING FOR PEACE
Peaceful resistance that works
"Be
the change you want to see in the world." Mahatma Gandhi
Mahatma Gandhi led the
way in non-violent civil disobedience and peaceful resistance. In today's world, we sometimes forget
non-violent actions can make a difference. A group of courageous African women show us that it can.
Tribeca Film Festival's Best Documentary
"Pray the Devil Back to Hell" is the gripping account of a group of courageous Liberian women who came together
to end a bloody civil war and bring peace to their shattered country.
Thousands of women - ordinary mothers, grandmothers,
aunts and daughters, both Christian and Muslim - came together to pray for peace and then staged a silent protest outside
of the Presidential Palace. Armed only with white T-shirts and the courage of their convictions, they demanded a resolution
to the country’s civil war. Their actions were a critical element in bringing about a agreement during the stalled peace
talks.
Inspiring, uplifting, and most of all motivating, this story is a compelling testimony of how grassroots
activism can alter the history of nations.
At
Women Worldwide, we truly believe everyday women can help bring about peace. We will be providing you links, stories, and
ways you can be active and make a difference, like our Liberian sisters.
If you have stories or links to suggest to us, please email us
