Conversation with Peacemakers

You are invited to join Parents Circle bereaved members, Robi Damelin and Mazen Faraj, as they share their stories of loss and their unique choice of reconciliation. Participate in a discussion on the human side of the conflict and why relationship building, mutual understanding of the “other side” and a reconciliation framework is necessary for any sustainable peace agreement.

Robi Damelin is the Israeli spokesperson of the Parents Circle. Her son, David was killed by a Palestinian sniper in 2002 while guarding a checkpoint near a settlement during his army reserve service. Robi speaks to Israeli, Palestinian and international audiences all over the world to deman that reconciliation be a part of any peace agreement. Robi was named a 2015 Woman of Impact by Women in the World. In 2014, Robi was selected by the Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice as one of four Women PeaceMakers.

Mazen Faraj lives in Daheshah Refugee Camp in Bethlehem, Palestine. Mazen spent several years of his youth in Israeli prison. There, he learned informally politics, Hebrew, and history of the Middle East. In 2002, Mazen's father, aged 62, was killed by an Israeli soldier at a checkpoint. He chose the way of reconciliation and believes that it will lead to justice and peace. He is the Palestinian Co-General Director of the Parents Circle.

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