Because there are female heroes out there 10/7/11
The Nobel Peace Prize goes to non-violent activists Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, Liberian Leymah Gbowee and Tawakul Karman of Yemen.
Mrs. Karman heard of her prize from a protest camp in Yemen, where she's been struggling for women's rights in the violence that has been part of the Arab Spring.
President Sirleaf is the first elected female head of state in Africa and it is claimed she has brought stability to Liberia after its long civil war.
Mrs. Gbowee led women in a march against rape by soldiers and brought them together, regardless of race or ethnic group, to participate in elections.
Congratulations, ladies. I hope many more people come forward to help you in your work.
cross-posted from my fan journal
Mrs. Karman heard of her prize from a protest camp in Yemen, where she's been struggling for women's rights in the violence that has been part of the Arab Spring.
President Sirleaf is the first elected female head of state in Africa and it is claimed she has brought stability to Liberia after its long civil war.
Mrs. Gbowee led women in a march against rape by soldiers and brought them together, regardless of race or ethnic group, to participate in elections.
Congratulations, ladies. I hope many more people come forward to help you in your work.
cross-posted from my fan journal
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