On Sunday, September 21, 2025, the Parents Circle – Families Forum (PCFF) was presented with the prestigious Nuremberg International Human Rights Award at a special ceremony held in the city of Nuremberg, Germany. Receiving the award on behalf of PCFF were two bereaved mothers and members of the PCFF, Robi Damelin and Laila Alsheikh. Through … Continue reading The 2025 Nuremberg International Human Rights Award Presented to the Parents Circle – Families Forum

On September 12, 2025, the bereaved members of the Parents Circle took out a full page ad in the Israeli newspaper, Ha’aretz. Over 220 Israeli and Palestinian members signed this clear and bold message (click the image to enlarge): In a time when anyone speaking about peace is seen as a ‘traitor’ or ‘enemy’, adding … Continue reading Bereaved Israelis and Palestinians take full page ad in Ha’aretz

Sunday, September 21 is the International Day of Peace. On this day, people around the world—activists, students, public figures, politicians, and civilians—unite in a powerful call to action for peace. It might seem painfully contradictory to talk about peace when the situation in Palestine and Israel remains dire, with continued killing and displacement, hostages missing, … Continue reading Pledge for Peace

Don’t let Bassam’s voice be silenced Bassam Aramin is a bereaved Palestinian father. His 10-year-old daughter was killed by an Israeli soldier outside her school. He never sought revenge. Instead, he chose peace—speaking alongside bereaved Israelis to show the world that reconciliation is possible. Now, his voice is being silenced. This weekend, the US government … Continue reading SILENCED

As killing, starvation, and displacement continue in both Gaza and the West Bank and both Israelis and Palestinians continue to live in trauma, we are focused on improving the lives of young people so that they may have a future of peace, freedom, and safety. With this in mind, we put our time, resources, and … Continue reading Eyes on Youth

Building Space for Joy in the West Bank The Parents Circle has partnered with two Palestinian villages in the West Bank: Bardala, in the Jordan Valley, and Umm Al-Khair, in the South Hebron Hills.  Both of these villages are under consistent threat from both settlers and the Israeli military. Villagers have had cars burned, houses … Continue reading Building Space for Joy in the West Bank

We are honored to introduce you to the newest Board Member of the American Friends of the Parents Circle – Families Forum: Ani Zonneveld. Ani is a Malaysian‑American singer‑songwriter, activist, and writer based in Los Angeles. The daughter of a Malaysian ambassador, she was raised across Germany, Egypt, and India before moving to the U.S. … Continue reading Welcome New Board Member, Ani Zonneveld

في خضم الحداد والفظائع المستمرة، يوحّد مخيم السلام الصيفي 2025 من جديد أكثر من 40 شابًا وشابة في صيف سيُغير حياتهم. هذا هو المكان الوحيد الذي يلتقي فيه الكثيرون منهم بـ”الطرف الآخر” – لا كعدو، بل كشاب أو شابة يشبهونه تمامًا. انضموا إلينا في ندوة إلكترونية خاصة بمشاركة المشاركات والمشاركين في المخيم والمُرشدين – ببث … Continue reading بث مباشر من مخيم السلام الصيفي للشباب 2025

בעיצומה של מציאות של שכול מתמשך ואלימות, מחנה הקיץ לשלום לבני נוער לשנת 2025 יפגיש מעל 40 נערים ונערות ישראלים ופלסטינים לחוויה משנת חיים. עבור רבים מהם, זהו המקום היחיד שבו יוכלו לפגוש את ”הצד השני“ פנים אל פנים – לא כאויב, אלא כנער או נערה בני גילם. המחנה מתקיים בתמיכת שגרירות הרפובליקה הפדרלית של … Continue reading שידור חי ממחנה הקיץ לנוער לשלום 2025