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Publication
Gender

Women Wants Peace

Author
Gülten Erdem Ünlü
Publisher
System & Generation Association
Year of Publication
2013
Abstract

Women Wanting Peace Congress
Goals of the Congress:

Bring together people with different views to find common ground.
Demonstrate the global desire for peace.
Promote peace through media and press coverage.
Why Women?

Women possess key qualities for peace, like compassion and responsibility.
They represent a significant force for peace in both developed and developing nations.
Despite increasing participation in politics and business, women remain underrepresented.
This congress offers women a platform to advocate for peace and showcase their potential role in achieving it.
Congress Topics:

Steps towards global peace
The role of women in peacebuilding within Muslim-majority countries
Turkey's role in establishing peace in the Middle East
Reconciliation policies to ease tensions between East and West
Building bridges between different faiths and cultures
Participants:

Academics
High-level officials
Ministers
Members of Parliament
Artists
Journalists
International relations specialists
Date and Venue:

December 12, 2013
Borsa Istanbul Conference Hall
Sponsor:

Borsa Istanbul (Istanbul Stock Exchange)
Benefits of Peace:

Increased economic and social well-being
End of conflicts
Resource allocation for peaceful purposes
Advancement of science and industry
Debt reduction
Investment in education
Examples of Outcomes:

The congress could unite women from diverse backgrounds to create a shared vision for peace.
Stories of female peace leaders could inspire others.
Decisions and recommendations could influence policymakers and international organizations.

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