Widad Akreyi Quotes

The quality of life in our world does not depend on the conflicts that arise, but on our response to them.

~ Widad Akreyi

Death and injury caused by armed violence is one of the most shameful epidemics of our age.

~ Widad Akreyi

Armed violence and peace cannot coexist. We need to overcome the challenges we face and seek practical solutions. We must replace the culture of war with the culture of peace.

~ Widad Akreyi

Each day is an opportunity to build the defenses of peace in the minds of people.

~ Widad Akreyi

Let’s stand against the killing of innocent civilians. It is time to make the future better than today. Together we can bring peace and unity to our communities.

~ Widad Akreyi

I reiterate my dedication to advocating for effective preventive strategies to end gun violence once and for all. In the face of the rising tensions and the widespread proliferation of small arms and light weapons, we call on everyone to join us to build conditions that will make world peace more likely. We all know that the road to building peace goes through ending conflicts and silencing the guns.

~ Widad Akreyi

On the 25th anniversary of 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence, let us remember that we have a chance to save lives! If we don't take it, we may regret it!

~ Widad Akreyi

I wish we'd be able to deliver our message at the global level on the need to recognize the past genocides in order to prevent new ones. Our message of peace and justice will hopefully reach every corner of the world.

~ Widad Akreyi

The voices of peace can’t be silenced by bombs, shootings, sieges, brutality and barbarism. Despite the challenges we face as peace-makers in a troubled region, all we want is peace and our campaign #WeWantPeace continues.

~ Widad Akreyi

The victims of Ankara peace rally sacrificed their lives for peace and their only wish was We Want Peace.

~ Widad Akreyi

No matter what you are dealing with in life, be it resentment or regret, bitterness or sadness, anger or apathy, hatred or hesitation, depression or disempowerment, disappointment or other destructive anxieties, painful envy or emotional turmoil, fear of isolation or thoughts of failure, keep in mind that if you are positive, positivity will find you and embrace you!

~ Widad Akreyi

No matter what you face, don't forget if you're positive, positivity will find you and embrace you.

~ Widad Akreyi

If you are positive, you'll see opportunities instead of obstacles.

~ Widad Akreyi

Unnecessary bureaucracy hinders creativity, growth, justice and the attainment of peace.

~ Widad Akreyi

WHILE THE WORLD'S ASLEEP, ANGELS REFUSE TO SLEEP!

~ Widad Akreyi

Day after day, the globalization of terrorism becomes more evident. This is the one of the biggest challenges we are facing. We must stand with the innocent people around the world who are suffering or have lost their loved ones as a result of terrorism.

~ Widad Akreyi

Lack of accountability weakens the environmental and health rights of citizens; it damages peace- building and reconciliation initiatives; impedes the implementation of global health policies; leads to the loss of ecosystems and biodiversity; and weakens democracy, justice, human rights, and international security.

~ Widad Akreyi

His voice was reassuring and calm, his expression soft, his eyes brighter than ever. Oh Ahura Mazda, she’d never wanted any man so intently in all her life. She ached to have him touch her, kiss her, taste her. And Ivar did as she wished. He put her hand to his nose to smell her skin, kissed her inner wrist to taste her, his lips lingered over her racing pulse. Finally, it was confirmed in actions and direct words, spoken aloud and repeated seven times… She felt the rush of desire ripping through her body, an intense sensation of warmth upon her skin, the blissful waves of uneasiness swamped through her, tingling her nerves.

~ Widad Akreyi

A moment later, Vesta became aware that her life was passing her by in that busy city, where no man could capture her heart… What if she married someone, who wasn’t mentally prepared to keep his Zoroastrian identity intact? Or what if her future husband was forced to convert to Islam? What if he tried to force her to convert as well? What if he suddenly decided to become an extremist and called for Sharia Laws in Kurdland? She shivered at the thought.

~ Widad Akreyi

We are currently facing many hurdles, BUT will never lose the sight of infinite hope.

~ Widad Akreyi

We are currently facing countless hurdles and obstacles, BUT will never lose the sight of infinite hope.

~ Widad Akreyi

Education about gender and peace is important. Educational strategies to promote peace must consider all relations of dominance.

~ Widad Akreyi

With commitment and vision, it is possible to build a bridge between potential partners and communities whose work is of relevance to peace-building initiatives.

~ Widad Akreyi

Key message to all patients: Let go of all negativity and empower your body through your positivity.

~ Widad Akreyi

The powerlessness of people with pure intentions, in the long run, can sometimes be more powerful than power in the hands of those blinded or depraved by evil tempers.

~ Widad Akreyi

I will follow anyone... And tell everyone...How grateful I am...To the Western nations.

~ Widad Akreyi

We are determined to answer evil with GOOD, slavery with FREEDOM, rape with hope!We are against slavery, rape, beheading, torture, violations of human rights, corruption and misuse of religion!

~ Widad Akreyi

In recent years, academics, policy-makers, and experts have raised the question of the applicability of peacetime environmental law in times of armed conflict.

~ Widad Akreyi

Across the world, the lack of accountability for the harm to the environment and public health caused by conflict and military activities undermines global efforts to help fragile countries recover from armed conflicts

~ Widad Akreyi

Toxic remnants of war represent a profound challenge for the protection of public health and the restoration of the environment in countries affected by conflict.

~ Widad Akreyi

Beheading, burying and burning humans alive are extreme acts of cruelty. Such crimes against humanity must be investigated and the guilty parties brought to justice. May ALL victims rest in peace!

~ Widad Akreyi

I will follow anyone...And remind everyone...Of enslaved Yazidi women...Raped...And forced...To donate blood to ISIS men...

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You have a chance to save lives! If you don't take it, you may regret it!

~ Widad Akreyi

No ONE MENTIONS YOUR TEARS, SADNESS OR SLOW DEATH! BUT, WE FEEL YOUR FALLEN TEARS, YOUR BEHEADED BODIES, YOUR RAPED DIGNITY!

~ Widad Akreyi

I WILL FOLLOW ANYONE... AND BEG EVERYONE... TO HELP RESCUE ALL IMPRISONED WOMEN.

~ Widad Akreyi

I will follow anyone... and remind everyone... that their fear is genuine.

~ Widad Akreyi

When it comes to peace, we need to facilitate peace-makers' personal engagement and their genuine desire to bridge the gap between advocacy knowledge and skills necessary to differentiate between theory and practice in the field of conflict management.

~ Widad Akreyi

Peace requires the provision of a platform for discussion and the exchange of information on matters and activities relevant to the prevention of armed violence.

~ Widad Akreyi

Coexistence and personal peace are at the heart of global peace and harmony.

~ Widad Akreyi

Peace may be hard to achieve, but is possible with small yet essential steps that are guided by courage and sufficient commitment.

~ Widad Akreyi