A WWP Mission concluded a week’s visit in South Africa: Hiam Tannous, Vered Eyal Seldinger, Yasmin Rubin Cooper and Manar abu Dahal . Many meetings, hundreds of people, interviews in the local media; many hours of learning about the struggles during the period of Apartheid, how it ended and about the complex reality and the hard work that still needs to be done. Many meetings dealt with the significant role of women then and now.
Although the background of the conflict and its resolution are different, there is much to learn about the processes, barriers and success. There is a lot to think about ; there is so much inspiration and hope!
The inspiration was mutual: the various groups with which the mission met wanted to hear about the difficulties and the complexities of our conflict, about the activities of WWP and the determination to end the conflict. All the groups, from youth groups to politicians , wanted to hear that the situation in Israel, in this tiny piece of land where we live, can change and that there are those who are working towards this goal.
We know that the conflict will end here one day and that this will happen because of the hard work of determined women and men.
We would like to thank the South African Jewish Board of Deputies for inviting us, for hosting us and for the opportunity to express our views and learn.
Media Coverage
Women can bring peace to Middle East, Yanir Grindler, Cape Argus, August 14, 2019
Radio Interview
http://www.capetalk.co.za/podcasts/127/afternoons-with-pippa-hudson/235625/women-wage-peace-seeks-to-resolve-the-israeli-palestinian-conflict
An article on Jewish Report
https://www.sajr.co.za/news-and-articles/2019/08/08/multi-cultural-israeli-women-give-lessons-in-waging-peace
Radio interview
http://fusion.ornico.co.za/Broadcast/2019/08/05/2019_08_05_PowerFM_PowerPerspective_Middle%20East_22h08.mp3
Interview on SABC Digital News
Twits on Twitter:
After 70 years of war, this woman says clearly the men have failed to bring about peace. Powerful words, women of vision – Women Wage Peace! pic.twitter.com/zDzEkrs4ZA
— Channel M (@ChannelMfilms) August 8, 2019
Women Wage Peace says they will make themselves heard to engage and communicate their peace initiative. It was a privilege to engage with these women & share their messages! pic.twitter.com/QVR3eSKpmO
— Channel M (@ChannelMfilms) August 8, 2019
Thank you South African Jewish Board of Deputies for inviting me to be part of this inspiring campaign & thank you for all the inspiring conversations we've had on peace in the middle east over the last year. pic.twitter.com/c3lTC2GuTW
— Channel M (@ChannelMfilms) August 8, 2019
Women Wage Peace, commemorating their formation in South Africa during women's month 2019. During this month, there are a host of issues raised by women. This Israeli Women's movement is taking concrete steps to end the violence & move towards peaceful resolution. pic.twitter.com/ra3PtN4VUg
— Channel M (@ChannelMfilms) August 7, 2019
At the Women Wage Peace event in Constitutional Hill, commemorating Women's month 2019. Spreading the message of Peace & the important role women can play in advocating for change. pic.twitter.com/0EwjvFzues
— Channel M (@ChannelMfilms) August 7, 2019
