Me in jordan looking toward israel. But these travelers have not come here just to sightsee. Theyre a special group of women Jews Christians and muslims from the region members of an Organization Called religions for peace and theyre fed up with taking a back seat in the discussions about peace in the middle east. Mean. Change. A quote we will be equal if we get to this much education about whats myatt i think islam because women are after the kids get educated and also women find her so she is capable and able to go through a lot of the challenges they found themselves in that know we can do a lot of the change im a woman yes but i want to do things for other people doesnt mean that better whether theyre woman or our Common Ground is empowering women giving them rule and making them agent of change in the square and our words really needs change. The women from the Organization Religions for peace are meeting in the jordanian capital amman to formulate a feminist message for the World Assembly taking place in lindau germany. Here in jordan they pay a visit to a selfhelp project for women though their guide gives them a few last minute instructions have your passports ready in case the buses stop at a checkpoint be discreet dont draw attention to yourself. Avoiding or leaving gatherings im going to stand. There on their way to zarqa a city in northern jordan. After turning onto a side street they reach their destination. Zaka is a 4 city one in 3 residents here is a refugee palestinian iraqi or syrian. A Finnish Church organization has set up a selfhelp project in the basement of this building its aim is to help women find ways to earn their own money. Each year around 400. 00 women apply for one of the coveted places offered here but only 70 can be accommodated. The project doesnt only offer opportunities to jordanian women Syrian Refugees are welcome to. That. These are women in solidarity between jordanian and city and women and they are backing each others offering them the opportunity to work. Toward a rented house and to educate the children. Might have to be the mites and her colleagues listen closely they know that an independent income is the 1st step towards selfdetermination for these women. In the end i would like to become a professional Makeup Artist at an International Level though they dont actually know we all have dreams and it is my dream to work with disabled people only years of us one has said love but i dont feel like a foreigner here. Will come in on a high but what i would like to educate myself on our own folly. Should be the way the women get to know each other over a meal. Social status is irrelevant here. Religious differences 2. That they quickly find Common Ground. We could share experience and learn from each other they are doing an amazing job they add the whole they are fantastically the i love them very much. The women from religions for peace are treated like celebrities. But nihilo to bata insists that all the women here are heroes. It is. So inspiring to talk so that someone out of nothing maybe something some other women have really moved and out of could almost a lot of credit situations understand they are able to make something positive out of their lives. Who. Was not night. After one of the women sings a moving song for the group samir is inspired to join in. That i. Didnt get. That and im not. Getting a job and earning money is only the 1st step for women. The campaigners from religions for peace want more and they know how to assert themselves. Who dont know know is jewish but shes been appointed ambassador to the us by bahrain where islam is the state religion. Became the 1st Deputy Speaker of tunisia constituent assembly. And laila alka fogey who during iraqs saddam era was tortured and imprisoned for 10 years is now a member of the new iraqi parliament. That. This actually affected me so much make me more stronger more. Like give me more said to him as a faithful woman give me more say to my surprise be foretold in the future these women dont want to sit on the sidelines they want to place at the negotiating table over 100. 00 countries are represented in the ngo religions for peace their delegates engage in mediating conflicts throughout the world. May have to be the knights is one of them. And she is absolutely convinced that women can do this job better than men. I think that they are but their way of negotiating is better than women because you know to be successful. Is to take all whats he asked for and to give nothing this is not negotiation this is a power this is imposing its way on so that one of the other while still in amman the women receive german support for their feminist agenda the german ambassador to get to. Pays them a visit the atmosphere is relaxed so they all share a basic point of view. These ladies from i knew yeah its true i think that women are more oriented towards solving a problem and then. Every week i think you know that im tipping their. Hand i think sometimes you say to them because somethings going to be like we say if you have a minute guys just you get to the next minute on this time because you know even in religious theme many jokes about women and im told by religious people. And jewish rabbi. You know what is it that lost in the desert for 40 years i dont know maybe he did it was a different and yes he had up different to his wife but she gets good if. You think. That. Theres an irony in the fact that these women are drawing up their feminist agenda in amman. Jordan is a Patriarchal Society the man is the head of the family. Nevertheless in the oppressive heat of amman they put together their proposals. 50. 2 weeks later linda on lake constance. No sun or heat here just dampening rain. This town in southern germany was chosen to host the 10th International Assembly of religions for peace. More than 900 delegates from over 100 countries all interested in discussing ideas for achieving peace there are representatives of dozens of religions. And. Saying. That we are all sisters and in fact there is a divine to come together for love for peace for one and for us to put our faith into. What we have to achieve and what we wish to achieve is wild peace and that we can. We need to really. See the peace and middle east london achieved in iraq. While discussions are already underway inside german president. Unveils a monument to commemorate this World Assembly in lindahl. The assembly was sponsored by the German Government and the Foreign Ministry provided organizational a systems president steinmeyer sums up the assemblies ams the full name and religion should promote peace and in places where there is conflict it can be used with the help of its representatives to try to resolve those conflicts but they dont. Conflict solutions to the delegates gather in the great hall for the opening ceremony. And they have to let b. D. Might be seated in the 2nd row the other women are somewhere behind her. For instance who will soon have her chance to deliver her feminist message. The leaders of germanys 2 main christian denominations open the proceedings. Let us as global religious communities be strong forces towards a global reach or un taishan of civilization and towards the political changes which are equally necessary racist and hate and greet. No natural human condition they can be overcome then the delegates get down to work. To do that in a few minutes pakistan because. All the muslim representatives will have an opportunity to Exchange Ideas here. But. This. Is. Surprisingly perhaps the common language of the International Muslim community is endless but the quran verse is recited in classical arabic. And. Wont. Be in the homes you know you know him. Move. Along. In the discussion that follows gender equality is hardly mentioned at all and in the end. Is less of a discussion leader than somebody whose job it is to introduce speakers. So. This is nevertheless she has a prominent seat on the stage despite being openly feminist. And many things we need to start with then symbolically symbolically the pictured at sadly for the the image itself is very important for people it does not women being on the side not women being behind and not one woman being. Booked a photo away from men no something to get it on the same mom and moderating together this is a very important symbolic in. The power of symbols is noticeable everywhere. The following day too when nearly 1000 delegates walk the streets together. They form a long procession through the small berrien town and unusual sight in these parts. A young woman from the United Kingdom spontaneously requests a social media interview with some urine luka. Its not a problem for the christian from egypt. The delegates congregate on a lawn beside the lake a rather unusual religious service is planned and the residents of lindau are welcome to attend. Nice miller down there. They form a circle and chant together. Lulu. Youre learning. Now finally the women from the middle east come to the forefront even mahathir is excited although shes a seasoned public speaker. Course that im excited because that we are going to at the same time have our individual voices but would be a collectivize of women oh me no women and we had to come and see. Some era look which is her main a colleagues good luck. Maina is an acronym for middle east and north africa. The event is chaired by bishop petra buster. She is the only woman on the stage to hold an official church post the others are laypeople. Their research is showing that the stability and prosperity of a society and that obviously includes the peace for this a society also depending on the way women are involved and represented in public life and in public responsibilities. Just outside the door just an inmate and jacqueline the lhari are getting ready to report on the event. They are here to provide content for social media. Having arrived a little late they are hesitant to burst in at the last minute. But the reporters have their work to do. They belong to the religion for peace section. They attended a course at the d w academy and now the students will post reports on instagram and facebook. The fiery rhetoric coming from the stage is unfamiliar to the 2 Young Students from asia. My message was. Far. Assembly for a woman in a specific. Riots are taking. And not given. This is very important when we have to empower each other and to empower all of the Society Women and religions out of not just followers they can interpret and explain their religion and they can criticize. Some religious to say visions and to choose that are not to just to them because god in all religions and let me start by my religion hes addressing asked as he is addressing back sitting in the front row is secretary general of religions for peace william f. Bentley he is supportive of the women i hope you dont regret you put us on the stage. Thank you thank you. Thank you thank you. The secretary general congratulates them personally. Im so thrilled by this panel this panel is the most help warming and encouraging experience that i have had in the assembly this is. The voice of our common future. The appeal to demand ones rights rather than wait for them to be given goes down well with the women in the audience it was really inspiring to see the power of women in this venue and how its not just about asking for rights anymore its about these are rights and this is what were going to to to make sure that theyre guaranteed. The 2 budding journalists are also enthusiastic about the feminist views being. Promoted here. Is really great big us especially us as a women in amazing asia its really its really becoming a lost the most important thing for me the local mode of life Women Empowerment gave it to you this is the you society so its really great its really inspiring and its really mind blowing if you say stuff like. Jacqueline records a video of the event this doesnt require much equipment the young medical student uses her smartphone. From the beginning of this date until now that could actually be doing the work im actually having fun and on that i got so many things from this experience and also from the people that we in a week. Before she upload her video online she shows it to her trainer. The assembly was an excellent opportunity for the young women to learn about social media reporting. That evening the residents of lindau invite the Assembly Participants to a celebration on the Market Square the people of lindau had prepared all the food themselves. It was organized by and gaelic a full use chairperson of the local Lutheran Church council. Her motivation. Christ im proud that so many different religions and meeting here in my own family we have muslims buddhists Orthodox Christians protestants and catholics this is all very natural to me and. The party is enjoyed by all. d of. This live in. No it means here is this i tally the generosity of the crowd the different nationalities the variety of people lovely. I must know you have to get involved in Something Like this look up my whole family with me and to find. This is hospitality and the front of the chair want to be somebody. And most importantly it encourages interaction across every imaginable boundary so near lucca is deep in conversation with a linda local. Theyre discussing the big issues. Thats mentioned to some people free people coming together to talk about peace is more important than just about anything so long as people are talking they will raise their fists. On the last day of the assembly theres a surprise in store william f. Then lee has announced his intention to retire as secretary general. In his Farewell Speech he makes it clear that his enthusiasm for the feminist message delivered by the women from the middle east was deeply felt. The new secretary general is a woman. From egypt. 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