Marama Davidson born Auckland, New Zealand December 29, 1973. Māori Green member of New Zealand parliament, 2005. Illegally detained aboard Women’s Boat to Gaza, in nonviolent effort to aid Gaza; held two days, 2016.
“We are calling on Israel to lift this inhumane blockade and help the people of Gaza to rebuild their homes and lives.” (stuf.co, Oct. 7, 2016; photo home.greens.org)
Kate Dewes born Hawera, New Zealand January 3, 1953. Peace activist and professor of peace studies, Canterbury University. Pioneered World Court Project, 1986; won ruling against nuclear weapons, 1996. Director of South Island Regional Office of Aotearoa/New Zealand Peace foundation for over 30 years. Vice-President, International Peace Bureau, 1997-2003. UN disarmament adviser, 2009.
“I think everybody has a power to help change the world. If we work collectively together we can change it and we can move things in a different way. . . Everyone has that power and can do it by sitting around ordinary kitchen tables.” (Newshub, July 13, 2017; photo alliance of girls schools Australasia)
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