Widad Akreyi > Quotes

“The quality of life in our world does not depend on the conflicts that arise, but on our response to them.”
― WIDAD AKRAWI

“I salute every individual who honours the core values of peace and help in one way or another to make a difference.”
― Widad Akrawi

“If you are positive, you'll see opportunities instead of obstacles.”
― Widad Akrawi

“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

“I will follow anyone
And ask everyone
To stand together as one nation
Against the killing of innocent citizens”
― Widad Akrawi

“My heart aches for you… for them in you
For angels shaking in fright… on a dreadful night
For them on site… for flames leaping on every height
For blood rolling like thunder… o'er a fragile kite
For souls so bright… like remnants of light
For a desperate plight… for hands held tight
My love, in my world… where no hope is in sight
And no right is right… what words can I write?
Our song went lost… with main and might
I'll tell you tonight… in the hush of midnight
Stay here and fight… for a mournful rite”
― Widad Akreyi, Zoroastrians' Fight for Survival

“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

“Languages connect us and break down barriers when we unite to nurture the best in us and help each other succeed. Happy International Mother Language Day!”
― Widad Akreyi

“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 Akrawi

“You have a chance to save lives! If you don't take it, you may regret it!”
― Widad Akrawi

“We Have a Chance
To Save Lives
If We Don't Take It
We May Regret It
Like We Did
With Alan Kurdi”
― Widad Akrawi

“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 Akrawi

“I Will Follow Anyone
And Ask Everyone
To Stand Together
As One Civilisation
Against Terrorism”
― Widad Akrawi

“Our values were under attacks, in Paris
Tell them:
We stand UNITED
We'll defend our values
We'll NOT be DIVIDED”
― Widad Akrawi

“The free world cannot afford to accept any form of extremism, whether it is fascism, racism or religious extremism.”
― Widad Akrawi

“Each day is an opportunity to build the defenses of peace in the minds of people.”
― WIDAD AKRAWI

“SHOW THE WORLD YOUR STRONG COMPASSION!
GIVE YOUR VOICE TO VOICELESS KOBANE KIDS!”
― Widad Akrawi

“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 Akrawi

“Unnecessary bureaucracy hinders creativity, growth, justice and the attainment of peace.”
― Widad Akrawi

“The victims of Ankara peace rally sacrificed their lives for peace and their only wish was We Want Peace.”
― Widad Akrawi

“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 Akrawi

“I Will Follow Anyone
And Tell Everyone
How They Abduct...
And Torture Children
In the Name Of Religion”
― Widad Akrawi

“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 AKRAWI

“I will follow anyone...
And remind everyone...
Of enslaved Yazidi women...
Raped...
And forced...
To donate blood to ISIS men...”
― Widad Akrawi

“Death and injury caused by armed violence is one of the most shameful epidemics of our age.”
― WIDAD AKRAWI

“I will follow anyone...
And tell everyone...
How grateful I am...
To the Western nations.”
― Widad Akrawi

“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 Akrawi

“I will follow anyone... and invite everyone... too unite and defend the freedom of expression.”
― Widad Akrawi

“Although peace can be negotiated by governments, it is ultimately the responsibility of the people themselves to make it last. All of us have a role to play to create a world in which peace
can flourish.”
― WIDAD AKRAWI

“It is time to recognize the past and ongoing genocides to prevent new ones. Together we can build a better world!”
― Widad Akreyi