Leymah's peace movement in Liberia emphasized what method?
Armed resistance
Nonviolent protest
Economic sanctions
Political coups
Answer
Nonviolent protest was the cornerstone of Leymah Gbowee's peace movement in Liberia. It involved women from all backgrounds uniting to demand an end to the country's brutal civil war. Through peaceful demonstrations, sit-ins, and sex strikes, Gbowee and her followers successfully pressured the warring factions to negotiate a peace agreement, leading to the end of the conflict in 2003.
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