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title: Carrie Hillyard AM Optimistic for Peace
description: On New Year's Eve 23/24, Carmel Hillyard is optimistic that world leaders will come to a realisation that hate, violence, and war do not solve problems
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# [Carrie Hillyard AM Optimistic for Peace](https://www.centreforoptimism.com/blog/carmelhillyard)

 Written by [Victor Perton](https://www.centreforoptimism.com/blog/author/victor-perton) | Dec 31, 2023 5:25:56 AM

"I’m optimistic that world leaders will come to a realisation that hate, violence, and war do not solve problems, but honest negotiation will. And that we will all take more care of the beautiful planet we have been given."

That's the wisdom of Dr Carrie Hillyard AM FTSE FAICD. shared with me New Year's Eve 2023/24!

What makes you optimistic?

 

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