In early 2022, the Palestinian movement Women of the Sun and the Israeli movement Women Wage Peace signed a groundbreaking Partnership Pact – the first formal declaration of our commitment to work together to end the long and bloody conflict between our peoples.
This pact was not just a document. It was a public statement that, after more than a…
In July 2022, during President Biden’s visit to the region, Women Wage Peace and Women of the Sun came together in a powerful demonstration of unity and determination. Hundreds of Israeli and Palestinian women gathered in Jerusalem, marching side by side to the iconic Lions Fountain, sending a resounding message to the U.S. President and…
Women Wage Peace and Women of the Sun came together in Jisr A-Zarqa to commemorate the International Day of Peace. This bilingual gathering brought Israeli and Palestinian women together, fostering understanding and shared hopes for peace.
The event highlighted personal connections, with participants exchanging greetings and sharing their aspirations. Reem from Dahaisha refugee camp expressed…
Funded by the U.S. Embassy, the Women Building a Future of Peace project represents a groundbreaking collaboration between Women Wage Peace and Women of the Sun, aimed at fostering dialogue and empowering women to lead peacebuilding efforts. Spanning a year from September 2022 to September 2023, this initiative focused on creating a diverse, women-led public…
The profound partnership between Women Wage Peace and Women of the Sun comes to life not only through collaborative projects but also through intimate interpersonal workshops that foster deep personal connections among participants. These gatherings provide a unique space to share, listen, and build trust.
To overcome language barriers and ensure everyone can express their…
On October 4th, 2023, a powerful demonstration of unity and determination took place as 1,500 Palestinian and Israeli women gathered in Jerusalem and at the Dead Sea. This landmark event, organized by Women of the Sun and Women Wage Peace, brought together mothers from both sides of the conflict with a clear message:
"We, Palestinian…
In August 2022, the historic city of Jaffa became a beacon of hope and connection as Women Wage Peace and Women of the Sun organized a transformative gathering for Israeli and Palestinian women and children. This extraordinary event sought to foster understanding, nurture relationships, and create joyful shared experiences.
The highlight of the day was…
After more than a century of conflict—managed predominantly by men—Israeli and Palestinian women are saying: Enough! On March 25, 2022, the shores of the Dead Sea witnessed a historic moment as hundreds of women from Women of the Sun and Women Wage Peace gathered for the first time to declare their partnership and sign the…
The Middle East Peace Partnership Act (MEPPA), administered by USAID and created by an act of Congress in Dec 2020, awarded significant funding to WWP and WOS to train women in peace activism. The focus is on climate and religions, two major issues that are very critical to promoting peace. However, people involved in these…
To share the powerful message of the Mothers’ Call with the Israeli public, we organized seven large-scale gatherings across Israel. These events drew hundreds of participants from diverse backgrounds, eager to learn about the joint efforts of Women of the Sun and Women Wage Peace.
At each event, Reem Hajajreh, co-founder of Women of the…
