77 Quotes & Sayings By Widad Akreyi

Widad Akreyi is a Lebanese-American author of books for children and teenagers. Her first novel, Where the Heart is, won the prestigious Book Sense Children's Choice Award in 2005. Widad is a former art teacher and a graduate of the University of California, San Diego with a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology and comparative literature. She lives in New Mexico with her husband and their two daughters.

The quality of life in our world does not depend...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Each day is an opportunity to build the defenses of peace in the minds of people. Widad Akreyi
It is time to recognize the past and ongoing genocides...
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It is time to recognize the past and ongoing genocides to prevent new ones. Together we can build a better world! Widad Akreyi
Let’s stand against the killing of innocent civilians. It is...
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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The victims of Ankara peace rally sacrificed their lives for peace and their only wish was We Want Peace. Widad Akreyi
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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
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No matter what you face, don't forget if you're positive, positivity will find you and embrace you. Widad Akreyi
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If you are positive, you'll see opportunities instead of obstacles. Widad Akreyi
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From Shore To ShoreOur Message of Love & PeaceTo ALL OUR Kids Widad Akreyi
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Unnecessary bureaucracy hinders creativity, growth, justice and the attainment of peace. Widad Akreyi
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I WILL FOLLOW ANYONEAND TELL EVERYONEABOUT...THE REAL WAR ON WOMENON YAZIDI GIRLS & WOMEN Widad Akreyi
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WHILE THE WORLD'S ASLEEP, ANGELS REFUSE TO SLEEP! Widad Akreyi
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Let the world feel your compassion: Help save kidnapped Yazidi females! Widad Akreyi
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I will follow anyone And ask everyone To stand together as one nation Against the killing of innocent citizens Widad Akreyi
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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
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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
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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
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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
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We are currently facing many hurdles, BUT will never lose the sight of infinite hope. Widad Akreyi
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We are currently facing countless hurdles and obstacles, BUT will never lose the sight of infinite hope. Widad Akreyi
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Education about gender and peace is important. Educational strategies to promote peace must consider all relations of dominance. Widad Akreyi
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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
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Key message to all patients: Let go of all negativity and empower your body through your positivity. Widad Akreyi
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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
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Policy-makers continue to discover that they cannot solve today’s problems with yesterday’s mindsets Widad Akreyi
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I will follow anyone... And tell everyone... How grateful I am... To the Western nations. Widad Akreyi
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The use of rape and enslavement as weapons of war MUST END! Widad Akreyi
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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
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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
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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
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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
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We Have a ChanceTo Save LivesIf We Don't Take ItWe May Regret ItLike We DidWith Alan Kurdi Widad Akreyi
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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
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I will follow anyone... And remind everyone... Of enslaved Yazidi women... Raped... And forced... To donate blood to ISIS men... Widad Akreyi
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You have a chance to save lives! If you don't take it, you may regret it! Widad Akreyi
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I Will Follow Anyone And Tell EveryoneHow They Abduct...And Torture ChildrenIn the Name Of Religion Widad Akreyi
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The Purpose of life is to thrive and save lives with passion! Save Yazidis today with love and compassion! Widad Akreyi
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I WILL FOLLOW ANYONEAND THANK EVERYONEWHO TRIES TO MAKEA DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVESOF VULNERABLE CIVILIANS Widad Akreyi
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No ONE MENTIONS YOUR TEARS, SADNESS OR SLOW DEATH! BUT, WE FEEL YOUR FALLEN TEARS, YOUR BEHEADED BODIES, YOUR RAPED DIGNITY! Widad Akreyi
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WE KNOW YOU ARE SURROUNDED BY DARKNESS... IN THE TERROR FOREST! WE HOPE FOR MOONLIGHT! Widad Akreyi
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I WILL FOLLOW ANYONE... AND DEMONSTRATE TO EVERYONE... THAT THEIR FEAR IS GENUINE Widad Akreyi
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Compassion is a reflection of our connectedness. Your voice is need and much appreciated! Widad Akreyi
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I WILL FOLLOW ANYONE... AND REMIND EVERYONE... OF THE FATE OF NEGLECTED YAZIDI CHILDREN Widad Akreyi
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I WILL FOLLOW ANYONE... AND BEG EVERYONE... TO HELP RESCUE ALL IMPRISONED WOMEN. Widad Akreyi
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I WILL FOLLOW ANYONE...AND REMIND EVERYONE...OF THE FATE...OF THE ENSLAVED...YAZIDI WOMEN Widad Akreyi
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SHOW THE WORLD YOUR STRONG COMPASSION: GIVE YOUR VOICE TO VOICELESS YAZIDI GIRLS! Widad Akreyi
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I WILL FOLLOW ANYONE... AND TELL EVERYONE... THAT THIS IS HAPPENING... IN THE CENTURY TWENTY-ONE Widad Akreyi
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IT’S ALL CLEARISIS INVADES YOUR SPHEREYET NO ONE IMAGINES YOUR FEARBUT DON'T WORRYTAUSSI MELEK IS HERERESTORING LIVES NEAR Widad Akreyi
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I WILL FOLLOW ANYONE...AND BEG EVERYONE...TO BE A HERO... AND SAVE THE YAZIDI NATION Widad Akreyi
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I WILL FOLLOW ANYONEAND TELL EVERYONEHOW THEY SPONSOR...THE KILLING OF THE YAZIDI NATION Widad Akreyi
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I WILL FOLLOW ANYONE... AND THANK EVERYONE... WHO TRIES... TO BRING SMILE BACK... TO THIS WOMAN Widad Akreyi
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I WILL FOLLOW ANYONEAND REMIND EVERYONEOF THE SUFFERING...OF THE ENSLAVED...YAZIDI WOMEN Widad Akreyi
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I WILL FOLLOW ANYONE... AND REMIND EVERYONE... OF THE RAPE OF THE YAZIDI WOMEN Widad Akreyi
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I will follow anyone... and remind everyone... that their fear is genuine. Widad Akreyi
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I will follow anyone... and remind everyone... of the pain of the Yazidi women Widad Akreyi
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YAZIDIS AND CHRISTIANS WANT TO BE FREE OF NIGHT MIST AND BEHEADING DRIFT! Widad Akreyi
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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
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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
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Coexistence and personal peace are at the heart of global peace and harmony. Widad Akreyi
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Peace may be hard to achieve, but is possible with small yet essential steps that are guided by courage and sufficient commitment. Widad Akreyi
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Compassion is a reflection of our connectedness. YOUR devotion to helping others is an expression of YOUR greatness. Widad Akreyi
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On the occasion of Mahatma Gandhi's birthday, I salute every individual who honors the core values of his legacy, making him proud of humanity. Widad Akreyi
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It is vital to acknowledge the new reality before taking any steps to change the existing policies. The world is not the same anymore. Tackling religion-based terrorism is perhaps one, if not the most serious threat the world face in the 21st century. Unfortunately, more terror attacks like the ones in San Bernardino, Brussels and Paris are expected to occur. While those attacks were a reminder of the challenges that lay ahead, they exposed the need to have an improved early warning system that may ultimately save civilian lives. Such a system should take into account the shortcomings of the current warning frameworks and evaluate the usefulness of warnings generated by improved models that would cover a broad range of attacks, larger geographic areas within the country in question and a wide range of potential attack scenarios. The system is likely to facilitate well informed decisions on the assessment of information gathered from different sources. In this vein, finding a balance between protecting human rights and ensuring national security is key. Widad Akreyi
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Our values were under attacks, in ParisTell them: We stand UNITEDWe'll defend our values We'll NOT be DIVIDED Widad Akreyi
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Generalization is the biggest challenge that must be dealt with if we are to create spaces for constructive dialogue where muslims feel they are welcomed. This is equally true with regards to Westerners! Not all Westerners are against muslims, and not all terrorist attacks in the West are linked to Islamic jihadists. Widad Akreyi
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I Will Follow AnyoneAnd Ask EveryoneTo Stand Together As One Civilisation Against Terrorism Widad Akreyi
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The free world cannot afford to accept any form of extremism, whether it is fascism, racism or religious extremism. Widad Akreyi
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I will follow anyone... and invite everyone... too unite and defend the freedom of expression. Widad Akreyi
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I will follow anyone and tell everyone my message because it is urgent: Please humanity Protect Yazidis. Widad Akreyi
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It is time for the international community to work for the creation of an independent Kurdistan as they did once for the Jews after the Holocaust. The current war against ISIS, which is perceived by many as World War Three, can be compared to World War Two. After horrible wars, great changes can be brought about for those who have suffered extreme injustice. Widad Akreyi