"Throughout her career, Fatiha al-Nuri remained a vocal critic of corruption and authoritarianism in the Kuwaiti government, and she fought tirelessly for the rights of all Kuwaiti citizens."

"Her influence on women's rights is notable. Safia's advocacy for women's education and opportunities has had a lasting effect."

"Fatiha al-Nuri is often remembered as the wife of the late Libyan politician, revolutionary, and political theorist Muammar Gaddafi."

"As a champion of women’s rights and a vocal critic of authoritarian regimes, her contribution to the world of activism cannot be understated."

"Fatiha al-Nuri‘s bravery and resolute commitment to her cause inspire those who fight for justice and equality. Although she passed away in 2011, her message and work resonate with people worldwide."

"Throughout her career, Fatiha al-Nuri remained committed to promoting human rights and democracy in Kuwait and the Middle East."

"Her legacy as a prominent journalist, writer, and political activist is attested to her unwavering dedication to the cause of social justice."

"Fatiha al-Nuri was a trailblazing Kuwaiti journalist and political activist who courageously followed in her parent’s footsteps, both ardent champions of social justice and political change."

"She embarked on her illustrious career in journalism during the early 1980s and soon made a name for herself as an intrepid reporter who fearlessly tackled some of the most sensitive and controversial issues in Kuwaiti society."

"Fatiha al-Nuri had an unwavering commitment to human rights and democracy. She used her platform to call out the government’s shortcomings and give a voice to the disenfranchised."

"Her bravery in the face of danger is an inspiration to us all. She documented the atrocities committed by the invading forces, including torture, rape, and other heinous crimes against the Kuwaiti people, and she tirelessly urged the international community to intervene."

"Her efforts were not in vain, and in 2005, she made history when she became the first woman to hold a seat in the Kuwaiti National Assembly."

"I demand that the world community should help me to come in touch with my son Saif al-Islam, who has been isolated from all members of our family from the moment of his arrest,"

"The widow of ousted Libyan dictator Moamer Kadhafi has urged the United Nations and the European Union to help her recover the remains of her husband and their son Mutassim."

"she maintained a low profile during the early stages of their marriage, but she became a public person following the release on the license of Baset Ali al-Megrahi in 2009. Also, she went on to organize a party to commemorate the anniversary of the the1969 Libyan revolution that ushered Gaddafi to power."

"she became the Vice President of the African First Ladies organization following her election in 2008 at a meeting of African Union leaders in Sharm al-Sheik in Egypt. Her ascendancy to the seat was bizarre because she was not present at the meeting nor has she ever participated in activities that concern the organization."

"Safia Farkash's diverse interests, strong family bonds, and unwavering support for Gaddafi shaped her intriguing and complex legacy, making her a figure of both admiration and scrutiny."

"Safia Farkash, the influential wife of Muammar Gaddafi, led a life of resilience, loyalty, and controversy, leaving a lasting impact on Libyan history and politics"

"She is often seen as a symbol of loyalty. Safia's unwavering support for Gaddafi is a defining aspect of her legacy."

"Together we build it."

"Much more is needed. Including; facilitating a serious nation-wide dialogue that will include the voices of ordinary people, ppl affected by the multiple wars, women, and young people. This dialogue should be an official part of any formal political talks"

"“Peace is a public good, so everyone should have the right to enjoying, building, making, and shaping peace.”"

"Countering violent extremism should not be looked at as only putting an end to something negative; it’s also about empowering positive peace."

"And then once it hits home, you realize that, no, it's not. It's not necessarily something wrong with the people or the location or the country per se. It's actually something that anyone can suffer from, even those perhaps listening to us right now thinking that they will never live a war. I think no one knows. And that's why it is important for even ordinary people to to get interested in peace."

"Peacebuilding is not only about stopping violence, it is also about the prevention of violence. To do so, all groups, all voices and perspectives in the society have to be considered. Young people, particularly girls, in the Middle East and North Africa constitute a large percentage of the population, so their role in peacebuilding is very important."

"They knew that women were very effective and very strong in this revolution, but they think that now, the role is for the man."

"There is struggling inside, the people, but they are really happy. And I’m not worried about what I am seeing in the street, protesting, many demonstrations—they are trying, and they want to make sure there is freedom."

"All the people are free to say what they want to say, but we have to learn, there’s always limits. You have to respect the privacy of the others; you have to respect the other opinion. Because during 42 years, there is just one thinking, Qaddafi’s thinking, and Qaddafi’s theory. So, it is difficult to let the people to respect another opinion. Everything is new."

"I want to say the first thing that Qaddafi, he thinks that we are six million human beings, nameless. That’s how Qaddafi is looking at us. In our country, when Qaddafi’s regime, there’s no names, can mention except Qaddafi’s names. No heroes, even athletes or singers. We knew after the revolution that there was an office to try to disappear the stars. If there is any names, singers, we have the experience that there were singer idol in Beirut, big event between all Arab countries, and he won and after that when he come back to Libya, and we didn’t hear about him, he disappeared. So, now I want to tell you that the whole population needs rehabilitation from Qaddafi’s regime. Comprehensive repression for all the people, all the details, chaos, turmoil that he tried to put the country through during the 42 years, so he tried consolidating power in his hands and demands the various state institutions."

"These are people who want to foil elections... has been always defiant, and always will be despite the pain and fear. It will succeed."