We, in P.E.A.C.E., value all life. Therefore, war is a tragedy for all, especially the children.
The tragedies that we are witnessing now worldwide must end to ensure a just, secure, and peaceful future for all. We need other solutions to conflict than war that help meet everyone’s needs.
All adults and children need to have their basic needs met. We need to provide security, protect children, ensure safe access to the supplies they need (food, water, shelter) and access to essential services, including education and medical. Our role with children is to provide opportunities for them to learn and practice skills to manage conflict, coming to just and peaceful solutions.
As P.E.A.C.E., we commit to use our voices to speak out against war everywhere and promote peace.
We hope that the ceasefire between Israel and Gaza, results in an end to this war.
There is no alternative to peace. There is no sense in going to war.— Shimon Peres, former Prime Minister of Israel, Nobel Peace Prize winner
Until the global community understands that borders only exist in our minds, we will never be free.— Ghada Karmi, Palestinian-born academic, physician and author
Occupation obscures the humanity of both the occupier and the occupied.— Rashid Khalidi, Palestinian-American historian of the Middle East and the Edward Said Professor Emeritus of Modern Arab Studies at Columbia University
While we mourn the dead, we also remember the living; the spirit of Bethlehem resonates with hope.— Said K. Abu Muwaisheer
A just peace, based on international law and human rights, is the only way forward for Palestinians and Israelis alike.— John Dugard
We are living in a world where violence is the norm, but we must choose peace.— Asma Agha
Peace can only come through the end of occupation and security for both sides.— Mahmoud Abbas
