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  1. October 13, 2022

    Youth

    20 Years of Youth Peace Education

    It’s not often that we celebrate. We are far too often focused on death, bereavement and violence. But today, we are celebrating 20 years of youth peace education.…

  2. September 18, 2022

    Op-ed

    What I learned about the conflict on a southern plantation

    by Yuval Rahamim Bereaved member and Israeli Co-Director Parents Circle – Families Forum September 17, 2022 When I was invited to join the trip to the U.S. South…

  3. September 13, 2022

    Op-ed

    I never thought my first trip to the U.S. would look like this

    by Laila AlsheikhBereaved Palestinian motherParents Circle – Families Forum September 13, 2022 I’ve been dreaming of visiting the U.S. ever since I can remember. I never expected that…

  4. September 8, 2022

    Webinar

    Webinar – Reconciliation From the West Bank to Selma

    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…

  5. September 6, 2022

    Solidarity

    “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,…

  6. August 8, 2022

    Op-ed

    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…

  7. August 3, 2022

    Solidarity

    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…

  8. July 14, 2022

    Op-ed

    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…

  9. May 26, 2022

    Op-ed

    “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…

  10. May 23, 2022

    Op-ed

    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…

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