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Vatican urges recognition of women’s role in peace building

UN permanent observer recalls sacrifice of nuns killed in Yemen
Vatican urges recognition of women’s role in peace building
Published: March 31, 2016 04:38 AM GMT
Updated: March 31, 2016 04:38 AM GMT

The Vatican's Permanent Observer to the United Nations in New York has paid "special homage" to "women who have had profound and lasting effects on the lives of millions of people and on the development of nations through their selfless and long-term work in education, health care and values formation among the young."

In a statement presented to the Security Council open debate on women, peace and security on March 28, Filipino Archbishop Bernardito Auza said women, "even in the most difficult circumstances, distinguish themselves for their bravery, constancy and dedication," Vatican Radio reported.

"Women and girls who have become victims of rape and other forms of violence during conflicts find security and understanding in the institutions run by these women, more often than not by women religious."

Archbishop Auza recalled with "gratitude and sorrow" the sacrifice of four Missionary of Charity nuns "who were massacred by cowardly fundamentalists on March 4 in Aden, Yemen."

The archbishop also praised efforts by the U.N. and governments to "raise awareness and arrive at a fuller recognition of the vital role of women" in conflict prevention and peace building. 

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