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Woman PeaceMaker Rebecca Okwaci testifies before Congress
House Committee on Foreign Affairs
May 15, 2008
Statement by Rebecca Joshua Okwaci, Secretary General, Women Action for Development (WAD) and Executive Producer, Sudan Radio Service.
"UN Security Council Resolution 1325: Recognizing Women’s Vital Contributions in Achieving Peace and Stability"
Mr. Chairman, thank you for inviting me to address you today on the critical topic of women, peace, and security in Sudan. It is a great honor. The US has contributed enormously to ending Sudan’s conflicts and improving the lives of our people. Without US assistance, many more would have lost their lives.
My remarks will focus on the specific ways Sudanese women were instrumental in ending the north/south war, as well the vital contributions women are making to implement the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA) and to resolving the conflict in Darfur. (Original article)
