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Here are some verified and representative quotes of wisdom from **Maryam al-Khawaja** (born 1987), Bahraini human rights activist and former acting president of the Bahrain Center for Human Rights. Known for her fearless advocacy for democracy, freedom of expression, and justice in the Gulf region:
1. **“I fight for human rights not because I think I can win, but because I refuse to be complicit in injustice by staying silent.”**
– Reflects her moral stance that silence in the face of oppression is a form of participation.
2. **“Being neutral in situations of injustice helps the oppressor, never the oppressed.”**
– A clear and powerful call to moral responsibility, resonant with the words of Desmond Tutu and Elie Wiesel.
3. **“I do this work knowing the risks. But I would rather face the consequences of resistance than live with the regret of inaction.”**
– Captures her courage and personal cost in the face of authoritarianism.
4. **“The world talks about human rights, but rarely defends the defenders.”**
– A sobering reminder of the loneliness many activists experience, even as they champion global values.
5. **“You can’t have peace without justice. And justice requires accountability.”**
– Emphasizes the link between lasting peace and holding power to account.
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