Able Quote by Gloria Steinem
“I feel this is very much our spiritual and political duty to be part of every peace table, it has often been the case that citizenry -- women and men -- can make progress when it is not possible for the officials to be able to meet at that moment in time.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: UN Women Conference, 2015
Advocates for inclusive peacebuilding, urging ordinary citizens to fill gaps when officials cannot meet.
In simple terms: Citizens can help peace when leaders cannot.
Key Takeaway
Participate in community peace efforts.
Themes
peacebuilding
citizen activism
political duty
Mood
hopeful
empowering
Type
inspirational
political
When to use this quote
- local meetings
- community mediation
- policy advocacy
- grassroots organizing
Key Concepts
gender equality
conflict resolution
Questions to Reflect On
- What role can you play in peace initiatives?
- How can communities support each other when officials are absent?
A Different Perspective
Citizens may lack resources or authority to effect change.
