by Robi DamelinBereaved Israeli motherParents Circle – Families Forum August 7, 2022 Here is what I say to the mothers of Palestine and Israel: We may not speak the same language, we do not share equal privilege. We do not both live under occupation. One thing, however, is unequivocally true. We share the same love … Continue reading To the mothers of Palestine and Israel
Standing with Bardala
Bereaved members and program alumni in conversationwith Palestinian members of the Bardala community (all photos by Eyal Rozin) by Mohammad al-BawPalestinian Community Relations ManagerParents Circle – Families Forum Learn more about our campaign to stand in solidarity with Palestinian communities affected by settler violence Bereaved Israeli and Palestinian members of the Parents Circle and our … Continue reading Standing with Bardala
Webinar – Live from the Youth Peace Camp
A webinar live from the Parents Circle’s 2022 Youth Peace Camp! We were joined by Israeli and Palestinian camp counselors and campers, who shared with us what they’ve been doing at the camp, the difficult conversations they’ve had, and the fun activities. The Parents Circle’s Youth Peace Camp brings together Israeli and Palestinian teens for … Continue reading Webinar – Live from the Youth Peace Camp
The Conflict Cannot Wait
Bereaved Parents Circle members pay their respects to the family of Palestinian journalist, Shireen Abu Aqleh, slain by Israeli soldiers by Yuval Rahamim and Osama AbuayyashBereaved members and co-DirectorsParents Circle – Families Forum July 14, 2022 Under normal times, the visit of the President of the United States, Joe Biden, was supposed to be a … Continue reading The Conflict Cannot Wait
This is NOT a campaign about peace
Our Dialogue Meeting program in schools and the bereaved members that facilitate the programs are under attack and we are fighting back! Over the past year, members of Israel’s parliament, together with extremists, protest outside of Israeli high schools where our bereaved members come to share their messages of peace with students. Protesters launch hateful … Continue reading This is NOT a campaign about peace
“I spoke to the UN Security Council’s hearts today” – Robi Damelin
https://youtu.be/_WG8-3oKm_s “There is hope. I can tell all of you here that if there is no hope, there will never be peace. It is a remarkably important part of the peace seeking equation.” –Robi Damelin, bereaved Israeli mother, briefing the UN Security Council Today, I was invited by the U.S. Delegate to the United Nations … Continue reading “I spoke to the UN Security Council’s hearts today” – Robi Damelin
Paying our respects to Shireen Abu Aqleh’s family
https://youtu.be/v_qX3UTw0rw Robi Damelin, bereaved Israeli mother and Parents Circle member, addressing Dr. Tony Abu Aqleh, brother of slain Palestinian journalist Shireen Abu Aqleh, and other members of the Abu Aqleh family. A delegation of bereaved Israeli and Palestinian members of the Parents Circle – Families Forum met with the family of the late journalist Shireen … Continue reading Paying our respects to Shireen Abu Aqleh’s family
“For me, Nakba Day is today and every day”
On May 15th, Palestinians recognize Nakba Day, a commemoration of the Nakba (Arabic for catastrophe). This day is held to remember the destruction, forced displacement, and loss of life that occurred in 1948 following the creation of the State of Israel, and the devastation that continues to happen to this day due to the occupation. … Continue reading “For me, Nakba Day is today and every day”
United in grief: the Jewish and Palestinian parents who are pleading for peace | The JC
Bereaved Palestinian and Israeli families have told the JC of their shared determination to work together for peace as fallen soldiers and victims of terror are remembered on Yom HaZikaron. They are part of the Parents Circle-Families Forum (PCFF), a joint Israeli-Palestinian organisation.
The 2022 Joint Israeli-Palestinian Memorial Day Ceremony
The Joint Memorial Day Ceremony, co-hosted by Combatants for Peace and Parents Circle, challenges the traditional narrative of victimhood and separation, and brings people together declaring, “War and occupation are Not Acts of Fate – but a Human Choice!” Last year, nearly 250,000 people participated in our live Broadcast. Join us this year on May … Continue reading The 2022 Joint Israeli-Palestinian Memorial Day Ceremony