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Meet the Great Liberian Peace Activist Leymah Gbowee

Submitted by sgl on Thu, 08/09/2012 - 2:23pm
Leymah Gbowee

Stephen Colbert interviews Leymah Gbowee

Leymah Gbowee organized a sex strike among women until the Liberian civil war ended. Liberia is a west African country. In 1847, freed American slaves created Liberia with a Declaration of Independence and a Constitution. The government of Liberia is modeled on the government of the United States.
Source: The Colbert Report - Leymah Gbowee




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Song For Mom: 7 Billion

Submitted by billl on Wed, 05/09/2012 - 9:35pm

Help "7 Billion" go viral by Tweeting and reposting on FB and with a message about how a woman in your life has inspired you.

"7 Billion" reflects not only a message of global unity for environmental and social justice, but also acknowledges the struggle and everyday commitment their very own mothers and mothers around the world make to improve the lives of others.