Burning Quote by Zainab Salbi
“I find it amazing that the only group of people who are not fighting and not killing and not pillaging and not burning and not raping, and the group of people who are mostly — though not exclusively — who are keeping life going in the midst of war, are not included in the negotiating table.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Humanitarian Forum, 2015
War's civilian helpers are excluded from peace talks despite sustaining life.
In simple terms: Civilians keep life going but are left out of negotiations.
Key Takeaway
Include civilian voices in peace negotiations.
Themes
war
civilians
peace negotiations
Mood
somber
urgent
Type
advocacy
political
When to use this quote
- conflict zones
- NGO work
- policy making
- community rebuilding
Key Concepts
humanitarian aid
social justice
Questions to Reflect On
- Who decides who negotiates peace?
- What mechanisms can ensure civilian inclusion?
A Different Perspective
Power dynamics often marginalize non-combatants.
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