Women and society: men really ought to understand
04 November 2013
NIGEL MATTE
WHEN THE BOUGAINVILLE CRISIS ended, there were many changes: the peace process; weapons disposal; reconciliation among ex-combatants etc...
Family gathered, shared tears and tried their best to mend broken hearts. It was hard to forgive but that was the only solution for a new Bougainville.
Everyone dreamt of an expected time of change that would shine light and destroy darkness and cruelty.
Among the wisest of thinkers were women; women of vision, belief and faith. Seen with the naked eye, it was the man who fought smart to end the crisis; but in reality the women also fought smart.
Women’s role in society plays a major role in development. Women are the creatures of spiritual enlightenment, bringing peace because of their softness in hospitality. They are creatures who feel pain yet accept and carry the burden even when it is so heavy.
They are creatures who fight not physically but with weapons like love, faith, honesty, trust, courage and wisdom.
Without these weapons, it is not possible to establish an order in which happiness and peace reign.
Love is said to be of the greatest influence, more than the best high powered rifle or the most expensive house that only the rich can afford.
We must safeguard women’s role in society. It’s a role that is understood by women but it, under great stress, it can fall apart.
It isn’t too late for men to greatly improve the way they behave.
Being a woman is something very special; the powers may be within and hidden, but they are so vital to the health of our society.
You're all important ladies; so feel blessed
Posted by: Nigel Matte | 07 November 2013 at 09:03 PM
Thank you Nigel. The role that women have played in Bougainville has brought peace.
I remember my cousin Lorna, who went to strongholds in the Wissai mountains to talk to hardcores to come for reconciliation and peace talks. She succeeded and peace has reigned in Buin.
Posted by: Marlene Dee Potoura | 04 November 2013 at 12:20 PM
Thanks everyone, that's the importance of being women
Posted by: Nigel Matte | 04 November 2013 at 08:59 AM
Amen.
Posted by: Maureen Wari | 04 November 2013 at 06:07 AM
How true. I heard there were some wonderful peace processes put in place by the women of Bougainville.
God bless the Bougainville women.
Being a woman I know how important it is to have women playing a role in society. PNG probably needs more women to be more involved with the police force, the defence force and the government.
Posted by: Mrs Barbara Short | 04 November 2013 at 05:29 AM