Jody Williams (Wednesday)
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"For me, the difference between an
‘ordinary’ and an ‘extraordinary’
person is not the title that person
might have, but what they do to make
the world a better place for us all
... I believe that worrying about the
problems plaguing our planet
without taking steps to confront
them is absolutely irrelevant. The only
thing that changes this world is
taking action."
—Jody Williams |
Winner of the Nobel Peace Prize for her tireless and successful efforts to ban and clear landmines, humanitarian Jody Williams is a renowned crusader against war and the lingering effects of armed conflicts. Williams' efforts came to fruition in 1997, when an international treaty banning antipersonnel landmines was signed by 122 nations. In recognition of her expertise, Williams was invited to be a technical adviser to the UN's Study on the Impact of Armed Conflict on Children. Since 2003, she has held the position of distinguished professor of social work and global justice at the University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work.
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