I think that’s a natural response for women – to want to he… - Azza Karam

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I think that’s a natural response for women – to want to help as many people as possible. And for young people, they are often the ones to get out there and do something. And then seeing this response from the women and youth, I think encouraged those older, more established religious institutions to say, “Absolutely, we must come together and address the needs of our entire, multireligious community.

Azza Karam

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Azza Karam is an Egyptian professor and author, who is known for being the first woman executive director of Religions for Peace.

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