Recording Available Webinar: Reconciliation From the West Bank to Selma Join us for a special International Peace Day webinar, live from Montgomery, Alabama. From September 14-21, a group of Americans and bereaved Israelis and Palestinians from the Parents Circle traveled on a Telos Group trip from New Orleans, to Jackson, to Selma and to Montgomery. … Continue reading Webinar – Reconciliation From the West Bank to Selma
“We want to live in peace” – Solidarity in Khan al-Ahmar
On Saturday, about 100 members of the Parents Circle – Families Forum and program alumni arrived to express their support and solidarity with the residents of Khan al-Ahmar, who are living under the threat of home demolitions and deportation. The townspeople hosted their visitors in the protest tent erected next to the school they had … Continue reading “We want to live in peace” – Solidarity in Khan al-Ahmar
The transformative power of people to people connections | TEDxGeneva
WATCH: Mehra Rimer, co-founder of our partner B8 Of Hope delivers a powerful TEDx charting her own personal story, and how it is intertwined with those of many leaders from ALLMEP members such as Parents Circle, Combatants for Peace, and more.
To the mothers of Palestine and Israel
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
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
“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.
