A Jewish-Arab peace song. Of course, lasting peace needs to be built on justice for all
A coalition of women’s groups in Israel has called for an end to the bombing and war in Gaza. The Coalition of Women for Peace “brings together independent women and 10 feminist peace organisations who work relentlessly for peace and justice. Founded in November 2000, after the outbreak of the Second Intifada, the Coalition today is a leading voice in the peace movement” in Israel.
Women’s organisations declaration against the war in Gaza
2009-01-01We women’s peace organizations from a broad spectrum of political views demand an end to the bombing and other tools of death, and call for the immediate start of deliberations to talk peace and not make war. The dance of death and destruction must come to an end. We demand that war no longer be an option, nor violence a strategy, nor killing an alternative. The society we want is one in which every individual can lead a life of security – personal, economic, and social.
It is clear that the highest price is paid by women and others from the periphery – geographic, economic, ethnic, social, and cultural – who now, as always, are excluded from the public eye and dominant discourse.
The time for women is now. We demand that words and actions be conducted in another language.
Ahoti: For Women in Israel
Anuar: Jewish and Arab Women Leadership
ASWAT- Palestinian Gay Women
Artemis: Economic Society for Women
Bat Shalom
Coalition of Women for Peace
Economic Empowerment for Women
Feminancy: College for Women’s Empowerment
Feminist Activist Group – Jerusalem
Feminist Activist Group – Tel Aviv
International Women’s Commission: Israeli Branch
Isha L’Isha: Haifa Feminist Center
Itach: Women Lawyers for Social Justice
Kol Ha-Isha: Jerusalem Women’s Center
Mahut Center: Information, Training, and Employment for Women
Shin Movement: Equal Representation for Women
Supportive Community: Women’s Business Development Center
Tandi – Movement of Democratic Women
Tmura: The Israeli Antidiscrimination Legal Center
University against Harassment – Tel Aviv
Women and their Bodies
Women’s Parliament
Women’s Spirit: Financial Independence for Women Victims of Violence
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“If they don’t pick up some diplomatic skills soon one day God is going to take away their ability to speak.” – drachen
Even better then. No need to talk.
90% of Israelis Support Gaza Assault (Even Olmert Looks Serious This Time, Says “Truce” Won’t Work)
http://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2161609/posts
Remember the Parable of the Talents? Right now the Israelis are much better at talking with their guns than with their mouths. If they don’t pick up some diplomatic skills soon one day God is going to take away their ability to speak. Christians believe this, don’t they? 🙂
Women in Arab countries have been demanding equal rights with the male counterparts for a long time now. Nothing much has progressed in their favour.
I doubt whether the above sincere and highly praised effort would bear any fruit.