In 1872, Julia Ward Howe declared the first "Mother's Day for Peace” when she sounded the call to DISARM, DISARM! This year, we will heed Julia’s call and bring together our grandmothers, mothers, daughters, aunts, children and all who want to work for an end to militarism, violence, war, occupation, genocide and other forms of hate.
“In Palestine and in exile and diaspora, however, mothers face particular challenges and forms of oppression by the Zionist regime, from imprisonment to the destruction of their homes, the confiscation of their land and the detention of their martyred children’s bodies. Nonetheless, Palestinian mothers remain on the front lines of the struggle for the liberation of themselves, their children and all of Palestine, from the river to the sea...” - On Arab Mother’s Day: Palestinian mothers demand the return of their children; a message from women prisoners | Samidoun
Take Action:
- Scroll down to join our events.
- Use our action toolkit and print some flyers for people to get involved with CODEPINK!
- Support UNRWA in bringing vital food aid to the people in need and other organizations listed here
- Let us know how we can support your Mothers' Day Actions
- Want to create your own Mother's Day Action? Email [email protected]