Name: How women wage conflict without violence
Uploaded: 2016-08-29T15:34:06Z
Duration: 12 min 18 s
Description: Are you setting out to change the world? Here's a stat you should know: nonviolent campaigns are 100 percent more likely to succeed than violent ones. So why don't more groups use nonviolence when faced with conflict? Filmmaker Julia Bacha shares stories of effective nonviolent resistance, including eye-opening research on the crucial leadership role that women play.

Are you setting out to change the world? Here's a stat you should know: nonviolent campaigns are 100 percent more likely to succeed than violent ones. So why don't more groups use nonviolence when faced with conflict? Filmmaker Julia Bacha shares stories of effective nonviolent resistance, including eye-opening research on the crucial leadership role that women play.

How women wage conflict without violence

Nonviolent campaigns are nearly twice as likely to succeed as violent ones, yet many overlook the decisive factor: the inclusion of women in leadership roles. Research shows that movements embracing gender equality are far more likely to choose peaceful methods and achieve lasting change. Vivid stories, like women in Budrus halting bulldozers and coordinating mass protests, reveal the quiet power shaping history. Ignoring these contributions not only erases real achievements but also limits the potential for future victory.