Latifa ibn Ziaten

Overview

Latifa ibn Ziaten born Tétuan, Morocco January 1, 1960. After Muslim extremist murdered her son she took on mission of peace and reconciliation. Founded Imad Association for Youth and Peace, 2012. Received International Women of Courage Award, 2016.

Quotations

"When I go to schools, prisons for minors, I pass on to these young people a testimony of peace, tolerance and respect. My objective is that there will never again be a Mohamed Merah." (the terrorist; AJC Forum, April 15, 2014; photo northafricapost.com)

Helen Zille

Overview

Helen Zille born Johannesburg, South Africa March 9, 1951. Politician and anti-Apartheid activist. As journalist, exposed murder of Steve Biko. Active in Black Sash End Conscription Campaign, 1983. Mayor of Capetown, 2006-09; Premier of Western Cape, 2009–present. Arrested for march against drug dealers, 2007. Called for sanctions on Mugabe regime of Zimbabwe, 2008.

Quotations

“Why are people on a legal and peaceful anti-drug march placed under heavy police surveillance, harassment and arrest?” (Sept. 9, 2007, in Politics Web, Feb. 9, 2011; photo The Right Perspective)