Violence is learned behaviour and it can be unlearned, as Ann Jones says.

I hope the men are listening to these women.

After reading most of the problems and issues of Cote d’ivore women. I think women should me made aware of their Rights and they need to stand up together to say ‘no’ to their old patriarchal traditions and customs of the past. All the best to your project and hope it will bring an effective change for betterment of womenhood of Cote d’Ivore

My ex and I agreed, long ago, that we would maintain a truce between us & tell our families to do so also to keep a full blown heartache from our sons. Our break hurt them enough & we decided to protect them from more as much as possible.

We are Native American & women here are also struggling for their Rights with little support from the dominant society. It is tough but it is a *Living* lesson and experience that our children get to observe and learn from for their own future.

I tell my children it started with the Church, Government & overall Colonialism for us. Before that, women were Equals & revered for their ability to give Life, just like the Earth. Women were to be protected, cherished, respected & honored.

Traditional Natives are trying to revive those Teachings. I get my own sons to pass on their own lessons to prevent Violence & Suicide. Merci elles!