SXSW 2025
Israeli & Palestinian Voices of Peace
Description:
Hear from bereaved Palestinians and Israelis as they share stories of loss and their personal journeys towards reconciliation.
The Parents Circle-Families Forum is a joint Israeli-Palestinian organization dedicated to fighting for peace. Their shared bond: they have lost a close family member to the conflict – but instead of choosing revenge, they have found common cause in their grief.
Through their educational efforts, members have helped stir an awareness about the conflict that transcends history and politics. For many, it is the first time they have seen “the other side” as human.
Related Media
Other Resources / Information
American Friends of the Parents Circle-Families Forum: https://parentscirclefriends.org
Listening From the Heart: https://parentscirclefriends.org/listening/
Parents Circle-Families Forum: https://www.theparentscircle.org/en/homepage-en/
Takeaways
- How can we challenge binary and simplistic views of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict with more thoughtful and empathetic alternatives?
- How can groups or communities foster understanding and constructive dialogue to address the polarization and divisiveness observed in the U.S.?
- How do Palestinians, Israelis and Americans heal? What hope is there for a sustainable and peaceful future?
Speakers
- Robi Damelin, Spokespereson & Director of International Relations, The Parents Circle- Families Forum
- Bassam Aramin, International Spokesperson, Parents Circle-Families Forum
- Yonatan Zeigen, Spokesperson, Parents Circle Families-Forum
Organizer
Jordan Lubowitz, Executive Vice President, Ogilvy
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