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Women continue to play a major role in the efforts for peace.
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This statement recognizes that women are important contributors to peace efforts. It says their involvement is ongoing, not limited to a single moment, and presents their work as a major part of attempts to create or maintain peace.
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- Office of the President of Liberia — Keynote Address at the International Peace Institute
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- Official Statement
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