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Women's Democracy Network members discussing the role of women in politics
At a gathering last month of the Women’s Democracy Network in Nairobi, Kenya, Mary Yak, a member of parliament from the National Assembly in Sudan, made the astute observation that while women are considered ‘peace makers’ in the world of Africa’s civil wars and subsequent reconstruction efforts, they are much more than that. They are, in fact, the ‘peace keepers.’ Mary’s words reminded us why women need a seat at the table if there is going to be lasting stability in Sudan or any number of other African countries.
The comment came as 23 women from six nations in Africa discussed their personal and professional efforts as members of parliaments, political activists and civil society leaders....