a panoramic view into what appears to be a quiet and peaceful valley. now enjoy looking toward israel. but these travelers have not come here just to sightsee. they're a special group of women jews christians and muslims from the region members of an organization called religions for peeps and they're fed up with taking a back seat in the discussions about peace in the middle east. in.

a quote we will be a call of fully get this much education about what's myatt i think islam because women after the kids get educated and also women find her so she is capable and able to go through a lot of the challenges they found themselves that know we can do a lot of the change i'm a woman yes but i want to do things for other people doesn't mean that bad or whether they're woman or that our common ground is empowering women giving them over all and. making them agent of change in the square and i will are

drilling needs change. the women from the organization religions for peace are meeting in the jordanian capital amman to formulate a feminist message for the world assembly taking place in lindau germany. here in jordan they pay a visit to a self-help project for women though their guide gives them a few last minute instructions have your passports ready in case the bus is stopped at a checkpoint be discreet don't draw attention to yourself. it's a boarding or leave the gathering is a demonstration. that. they're on their way to zaka a city in northern jordan. after turning onto a side street they reach their destination. zaka is

a 4 city one in 3 residents here is a refugee palestinian iraqi or syrian. a finnish church organization has set up a self-help project in the basement of this building its aim is to help women find ways to earn their own money. each year around $400.00 women apply for one of the coveted places offered here but only 70 can be accommodated. the project doesn't only offer opportunities to jordanian women syrian refugees are welcome to. these are women in solidarity between jordanian and city and women and they are backing each others offering them their part to need to work. toward a rented house and to educate the children. bt mites and her colleagues

listen closely they know that an independent income is the 1st step toward self-determination for these women. in the end i would like to become a professional makeup artist at an international level though they don't actually know we all have dreams and it is my dream to work with disabled people only a few years of fossa has said club but i don't feel like a foreigner here. will come in on a high but what i would like to educate myself on the whole will probably. be that if the women get to know each other over a meal. social status is irrelevant here. religious differences too. that they quickly find common ground. we could share experience and learn from each other they are doing an amazing job the i have the whole they are fantastically the i love them very much. the women from religions for peace are

treated like celebrities. but 9 insists that all the women here are heroes. it is. so inspiring to talk so that someone out of nothing maybe something some other women have really moved out of to go months and out of sight of that situation as i understand they are able to make something positive out of their lives. who. was not. after one of the women sings a moving song for the group samir is inspired to join in. that and i'm not. getting a job and earning money is only the 1st step for women but she's been appointed

ambassador to the us by bahrain where islam is the state religion. became the 1st deputy speaker of tunisia constituent assembly. and laila alka fogey who during iraq's saddam era was tortured and imprisoned for 10 years is now a member of the new iraqi parliament. that. this actually affected me so much make me more stronger more. like give me more sit tight and say faith coleman give me more sit to my secure place before thought in the future these women don't want to sit on the sidelines they want to place at the negotiating table over $100.00 countries are represented in the ngo religions for peace their delegates engage in mediating conflicts

throughout the world. may have to be the knights is one of them. and she is absolutely convinced that women can do this job better than men. i think that they are but their way of negotiating is better than that of women because you know to be successful. is to take all what's he asked for and to give nothing this is not negotiation this is a power this is imposing its way on to that one of the other while still in amman the women receive german support for their feminist agenda the german ambassador to get. pays them a visit the atmosphere is relaxed so they all share a basic point of view. these ladies from i mean yeah it's true i think

that women are more oriented towards solving problems and men are troublemakers you know that i'm tipping their. hand i sometimes say to them because sometimes i want to be like we say you have. guys just you get to the extent that i'm not because you have even a religious theme many jokes about me and i'm told by religious people. and jewish rabbi. you know what. got lost in the desert for 40 years i don't know maybe he did it was a different and yet you have a listen to his one that was like they should give. you a good. you know. that. there's an irony in the fact that these women are drawing up their feminist agenda in amman . jordan is

a patriarchal society the man is the head of the family. nevertheless in the oppressive heat of amman they put together their proposals. to each. 2 weeks later linda on lake constance. no sun or heat here just dampening rain. this town in southern germany was chosen to host the 10th international assembly of religions for peace. more than 900 delegates from over 100 countries all interested in discussing ideas for achieving peace there are representatives of dozens of religions.

that are. saying. that we are all sisters and brothers of the divine to come together for love for peace for one and for x. to put our faith into. what we have to achieve and what we wish to achieve is while the peace. that will carry on through china we need to really. see the peace and middle east and in achieving iraq. while

discussions are already underway inside german president. unveils a monument to commemorate this world assembly in lindahl. in. the assembly was sponsored by the german government and the foreign ministry provided organizational a systems president steinmeyer sums up the assemblies ams the fall name and religion should promote peace and in places where there is conflict it can be used with the help of its representatives to try to resolve those conflicts but they don't. conflict with solutions to the delegates gather in the great hall for the opening ceremony. for.

the head to lead bt might is seated in the 2nd row the other women are somewhere behind her. for instance who will soon have her chance to deliver her feminist message. the leaders of germany's 2 main christian denominations open the proceedings. let us as global religious communities be strong forces towards a global taishan of civilization and towards the political changes which are equally necessary racist and hate and greet. no natural human condition they can be overcome then the delegates get down to work. through that in a few minutes. it will be shaped by. all the muslim representatives will have an opportunity to exchange ideas here.

but. this. is. surprisingly perhaps the common language of the international muslim community is endless but the qur'an verse is recited in classical arabic. and. well. known as you know you know him. move. along. in the discussion that follows gender equality is hardly mentioned at all and in the end. is less of a discussion leader than somebody whose job it is to introduce speakers.

so. this is nevertheless she has a prominent seat on the stage despite being openly feminist. this is a many things we need to start with then symbolically symbolically the pictured at said the the image itself is very important for people it does not women being on the side not women being behind and not one woman being. put to a photo away from men know sitting together on the same mom and moderating together this is a very important symbolic day. the power of symbols is noticeable everywhere. the following day too when nearly 1000 delegates walk the streets together. they form a long procession through the small berrien town an unusual sight in these parts.

the young woman from the united kingdom spontaneously requests a social media interview with some euro luka. it's not a problem for the christian from egypt. the delegates congregate on a lawn beside the lake a rather unusual religious service is planned and the residents of lindau are welcome to attend. here not familiar with the town that. they form a circle and chant together. lulu . the your. name june.

now finally the women from the middle east come to the forefront even mahathir is excited although she's a seasoned public speaker. course that i'm excited because that we are going to at the same time have our individual voice but to be a collective voice of we met oh no women and we have to come and see. some era luka wishes her maina colleagues good luck. maina is an acronym for middle east and north africa but.

the event is chaired by bishop petra buster coober. she is the only woman on the stage to hold an official church post the others are laypeople. their research is showing that the stability and prosperity of a society and that obviously includes the peace for ness of a society also depending on the way women involved and represented in public life and in public responsibilities. just outside the door just an inmate and jacqueline laurie are getting ready to report on the event. they are here to provide content for social media. having arrived a little late they are hesitant to burst in at the last minute. but the reporters have their work to do. they belong to the religion for peace section.

they attended a course at the d w academy and now the students will post reports on instagram and facebook. the fiery rhetoric coming from the stage is unfamiliar to the 2 young students from asia. my message as. far. assembly for a woman in a specific. riots are taking. and not given. this is very important when we have to empower each other and to empower all of the society women and religions that are not just followers they can interpret and explain their religion and they can criticize. some religious to say visions and attitudes that are not adjust to them because god in all religions and let me start

by my religion he is addressing asked as he is addressing the bank sitting in the front row is secretary general of religions for peace william f. bentley he is supportive of the women i hope you don't regret you put on the stage to. thank you thank you. thank you thank you. the secretary general congratulates them personally. i was so thrilled by this panel this panel is the most help warming and encouraging experience that i have had in the assembly. this is. the voice

of our common future. the appeal to demand one's rights rather than wait for them to be given goes down well with the women in the audience it was really inspiring to see the power of women in this venue and how it's not just about asking for rights anymore it's about these are rights and this is what we're going to to to make sure that they're guaranteed. the 2 budding journalists are also enthusiastic about the feminist views being. promoted here. is really great big us especially us as a women in an amazing age yet it's really it's really becoming a lost the most important thing for me though almost like women empowerment. you this is the you society so it's really great it's really inspiring and it's really mind blowing if you say stuff like. jacqueline records a video of the event this doesn't require much equipment the young medical student

uses her smartphone. from the beginning of this date until now that could actually be doing the way i'm actually having fun and on that i got so many things from this experience and also from the people that we can do it. before she upload her video online she shows it to her trainer. the assembly was an excellent opportunity for the young women to learn about social media reporting. that evening the residents of lindau invite the assembly participants to a celebration on the market square the people of lindau have prepared all the food themselves. it was organized by and get this chairperson of the local lutheran church council. her motivation.

cause i'm proud that so many different religions are meeting here in my own family we have muslims buddhists all the doctors christians protestants and catholics this is all very natural to me and. the party is enjoyed by all. of. his 5 year. no when she hears this i tally the generosity of the crowds the different nationalities that the variety of people lovely. i must know you have to get involved in something like this look up my whole family with me and to find. this is hospitality and the front of the chair want to pakistan.

and most importantly it encourages interaction across every imaginable boundary so near lucca is deep in conversation with the linda local. they're discussing the big issues. that's mentions are. coming together to talk about peace is more important than just about anything so long as people are talking they will raise their fists come of each log. on the last day of the assembly there's a surprise in store william f. bentley has announced his intention to retire as secretary general. in his farewell speech he makes it clear that his enthusiasm for the feminist message delivered by the women from the middle east was deeply felt.

the new secretary general is a woman. from egypt. we love you and we're going to be with you. richard 6. the coalition of religions for peace is 50 years old. but this is the 1st time a woman has taken the helm. i think the issue of. meant to be would recognize. it's own this digit and the who did that the woman it's it's a not that i give to giving to heard from some someone she put she's struggling for it and she succeeds in this school and that's a satisfaction for me but i have before you such as fly away from words with past acts i am always striving for the more i'm satisfied with what we have

now but definitely not to stop there to continue down there this give us more whole the. good time that we are and that i talk for making woman in the front line. finally for women are invited up on the stage in the front row where they belong on equal footing with men.

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