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Video: From Peace to Politics: Burundian Women Take Charge
This video depicts how women crossed political parties and ethnic groups to become a unified force. Dramatically under-represented in the political forum in their country, as a unified entity women paved the way for their political participation and voices to be heard.
Poster from the "Use Your Voice" Campaign
Poster for Women Voters in Morocco
Video: Women in Lebanese Elections in 2003 (Giselle Khoury)
This TV spot was used in a national campaign in legislative elections in Lebanon in 2003. In this video clip, a Lebanese Journalist, Giselle Khoury, calls on women to be active in political sphere. The video is in Arabic with the script translated into English.
“It is illogical to think that only 1.5% of the Lebanese Parliament is represented by women while almost 54% of the Lebanese population is women. They should never forget that democracy does not exist without women’s rights.”
Video: Women in Lebanese Elections in 2003
This TV spot was used in a national campaign in legislative elections in Lebanon in 2003. In this video clip, Nadine Labaki, Filmmaker and Director, calls on women to be active in political sphere. The video is in Arabic with the script translated into English.
“The time has come for a woman to say what she wants to say and participate in society’s decision-making especially in the political sphere. I do not want a man to give me my right. I want to take my right.”

Have faith in your ideals, confidence in your abilities and respect for your fellow human beings. 



