30-Day Challenge for Palestine: Build Toward Nakba Day

Record a short, 30-second video on your phone or computer where you say why you’re joining the 30-Day Action Challenge for Palestine and what supporting Palestine means to you personally. Speak from the heart. Your message doesn’t have to be perfect, just real. At the end of the video, invite 3 friends or followers to take the challenge with you by tagging them. Post the video on Instagram, Twitter/X, TikTok, or Facebook using the hashtag #30DaysForPalestine and tag @codepinkalert so your action can be shared and seen as part of the collective movement.

Today’s action is simple but powerful. Help spread the word by sharing 1 post from @codepinkalert on Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook and 2 other sources you like. Just find a recent post about Palestine that speaks to you, and use the “share,” “retweet,” or “repost” button to share it on your own page. Add a sentence or two about why you care. Every share helps break the silence. Use #30DaysForPalestine and tag @codepinkalert to keep the momentum going.

Find a post by a politician or public figure who talks about human rights, justice, or peace but has stayed silent on Gaza or supports more weapons to Israel. Leave a respectful but direct comment asking why they haven’t spoken up for Palestinians. Hold them to their own values. For example: "You speak about justice and human rights, why are you silent on Gaza?” Tag @codepinkalert and use #30DaysForPalestine to help break the silence and demand consistency from those in power.

Print a few posters from CODEPINK’s poster collection and put them up in visible places, around your neighborhood, on campus, at local cafés, libraries, community boards, or right in front of your home. Tape one to your front window, gate, or door to show your solidarity to everyone who walks by. Use painter’s tape or push pins so surfaces stay safe. This simple action makes Palestine visible in everyday spaces. Snap a photo and share it using #30DaysForPalestine, tagging @codepinkalert to help amplify the message.

Pick a company from the BDS list and either send them a direct email or confront them in person or online. Let them know you oppose their role in profiting from Israeli's genocide and apartheid and demand they cut ties. You can also visit a store location, like Trader Joe’s, and ask tough questions, hand out flyers, or record a video. Here’s an example of a simple in-store action Trader Joe’s protest video.

However you choose to act, be respectful, informed, and bold. Share your action using #30DaysForPalestine and tag @codepinkalert to amplify it.

Write a short, clear letter to your local newspaper calling for an end to U.S. support for Israel’s assault on Gaza and uplifting Palestinian voices. Share why this matters to you and why your community should care. Keep it under 250 words, and use CODEPINK’s Media Guide for tips, talking points, and submission links. Local papers often publish letters like this, your voice can make a real impact. Once you submit your letter, post about it using #30DaysForPalestine and tag @codepinkalert so we can uplift your action.

On Earth Month, connect the fight for climate justice with the struggle for Palestinian liberation, because war, occupation, and militarism are destroying both people and the planet. The Israeli military assault on Gaza has not only taken lives but devastated farmland, bombed water infrastructure, and polluted the environment. Visit codepink.org/earthday2025 to learn more, sign the open letter calling out the military’s role in the climate crisis, and find or join a local Earth Day protest or action. Post about it using #WarIsNotGreen, #30DaysForPalestine, and tag @codepinkalert to show your solidarity.

Invite friends, family, or your community to watch the powerful film Gaza: How to Survive a Warzone. A documentary that centers Palestinian voices and the brutal reality of life under siege. The BBC removed this film from its platform and we’re not letting it go unnoticed.

After watching, call the BBC to demand they reinstate the film and stop censoring Palestinian stories: [email protected]

You can also choose another film from Watermelon Pictures or from CODEPINK's recommended media list to continue the conversation.

Post a photo or thought using #30DaysForPalestine and tag @codepinkalert to help grow the movement.

Telling the truth is an act of resistance. Let’s make sure these stories are seen and heard.

Call and email your congressional representatives and demand an immediate end to U.S. military aid to Israel. Use clear, direct language tell them you don’t want your tax dollars funding genocide and apartheid. Then go sign this petition: Tell Congress: Arms Embargo NOW! No More Weapons to Israel!. After you’ve taken action, reach out to 2 friends and ask them to do the same. If you’re outside the U.S., write to U.S. embassies, or pressure your own government to end arms sales and political support for Israel. Share what you did using #30DaysForPalestine and tag @codepinkalert to keep the momentum going.

Print 10 (or more) flyers from CODEPINK’s organizing hub and distribute them in your neighborhood, local cafés, bookstores, community boards, or anywhere people will see them. You can also hand them out during walks, at markets, or outside local events. Tape them up with painter’s tape (so you don’t damage surfaces) or use push pins on bulletin boards. Each flyer is a chance to start a conversation, spark awareness, and bring Palestine into public view. Take a photo of your flyer in the wild and share it with #30DaysForPalestine, tagging @codepinkalert to show how far the message is spreading.

Choose a local or national news station, TV, radio, or newspaper, and call their newsroom or public editor. Politely but firmly demand more honest, consistent coverage of what’s happening in Gaza. Ask why Palestinian voices and stories are so often ignored or distorted. You can say something like, “I’m a concerned viewer and I’m asking you to report more fully on the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and U.S. involvement in it.” Find contact info on the station’s website or Google the station's phone number. After your call, post about it using #30DaysForPalestine and tag @codepinkalert to encourage others to speak up too.

Today, use your creativity as a tool for resistance. Make something, anything, that expresses your solidarity with Palestine. It could be a drawing, painting, collage, photo, poem, short video, or even a handmade sign. You don’t have to be a professional artist what matters is your heart and message. Once you’ve created your piece, share it online using #30DaysForPalestine and tag @codepinkalert to inspire others and help flood our feeds with love and resistance.

Inspiration Ideas:

• Draw or paint using Palestinian symbols like the olive tree or keffiyeh.
• Write a short poem about loss, hope, or freedom.
• Record a video reading a quote or sharing your thoughts.
• Check out the CODEPINK Peace Gallery for more inspiration.

"FREE PALESTINE" BY: GERARD DALBON

Take 30 minutes today to read two articles from CODEPINK’s Pink Tank - news section to deepen your understanding of what’s happening in Gaza and the role the U.S. plays. Then, share one or both articles on your social media or in a message to a friend. Add a few words about why it moved you or what you learned. Use #30DaysForPalestine and tag @codepinkalert so we can keep spreading truth and breaking through media silence.

Ideas:

• Highlight a quote or fact that stood out to you.
• Pair the article with an image or personal reflection.

Create a banner with a clear message like “Free Palestine” or “Stop U.S. Aid to Israel” and hang it in a safe, visible location like a fence, your porch, a busy intersection, a pedestrian bridge, or outside a government building. Make sure that doesn’t block traffic, cause obstruction or damage. Use string or zip ties. Ask friends or neighbors to help make and hang it. Keep it peaceful, respectful, and safe. Take a photo and post it using #30DaysForPalestine, tagging @codepinkalert to share your message with the world.

For inspiration, check out this powerful banner drop in Michigan by CODEPINK activists.

Best practices:

• Scout the location in advance.
• Choose non-permanent, non-damaging materials (string, zip ties).
• Go with a buddy and be discreet and respectful.
• If approached by authorities, stay calm, know your rights, and be prepared to remove the banner if asked.

Today, take action by urging the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) to speak out for the immediate release of Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya and other detained Palestinian healthcare workers. 

1. Sign the Petition:

Visit CODEPINK’s petition page and add your name to demand that the AAMC calls for the release of Dr. Abu Safiya and all detained medical staff and condemns the destruction of Gaza’s healthcare system.

2. Amplify on Social Media:

Share the petition link on your social media platforms. Use the hashtag #30DaysForPalestine and tag @codepinkalert to raise awareness and encourage others to take action.

3. Contact the AAMC Directly:

Send an email to the AAMC, urging them to publicly advocate for their colleagues in Gaza. Emphasize the importance of their voice in upholding medical ethics and human rights

Go to the comment sections of 5 mainstream social media posts, especially ones related to politics, news, or current events and post short, bold facts about Palestine. These “truth bombs” should be clear and factual. Include a link for people to learn more (codepink.org/palestine).

Examples:

• “Israel receives $3.8 billion/year in U.S. military aid. That’s our tax dollars funding apartheid.”
• “Over 30,000 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza. This is genocide. 
• “Why isn’t the media covering the destruction of every hospital in Gaza?”

Use #30DaysForPalestine in your posts if possible, and tag @codepinkalert to let us know you’re out there spreading truth.

Palestinian journalists are risking their lives to show the world what’s happening in Gaza. Today, take a moment to send a thank-you letter, postcard, or message to a journalist or media outlet doing courageous reporting. You can DM them, email them, or mail a postcard if contact info is available. Your words of support can remind them they’re not alone. Then share your action using #30DaysForPalestine and tag @codepinkalert to help uplift these vital voices.

Turn your commitment into community by joining a local CODEPINK chapter, or starting one! Visit codepink.org/local to find chapters near you or explore ongoing campaigns. If there’s no chapter nearby, you can start one yourself. Then, sign up for an Onboarding Session at codepink.org/onboarding to get support, resources, and connect with other activists. Share a photo or post about your next step using #30DaysForPalestine and tag @codepinkalert to build power from the ground up.

Already in a chapter? Invite more friends to join!

Today, message 3 influencers, people with platforms and followers, and ask them to publicly speak up for Gaza and the Palestinian people. Keep your message respectful, clear, and direct. Let them know silence enables genocide, and their voice could inspire thousands to take action. After you send your message, post using #30DaysForPalestine and tag @codepinkalert to encourage others to do the same.

Engage with a family member, friend, or coworker who is unaware, misinformed, or even sympathetic to Israel’s narrative and open a conversation about Palestine. This doesn’t have to be a debate. Ask questions, share ainformation, share what you’ve learned, and humanize the Palestinian struggle. Afterward, reflect on how it went and share one takeaway using #30DaysForPalestine and tag @codepinkalert. Don't forget to follow up with them once in a while.

Pick 5 artists from the Artists for Ceasefire list musicians, actors, filmmakers, or creators who’ve publicly called for a ceasefire in Gaza. Take a moment to look up their social media handles (Instagram or Twitter/X) and send them a message of appreciation. Comment, tag, or DM them to say thank you for using their platform to stand for justice it matters. Celebrities face intense backlash for supporting Palestine. Our encouragement helps them stay loud. Tag @codepinkalert and use #30DaysForPalestine if you post your appreciation publicly.

Join CODEPINK’s Peace Economy Writing Workshop to use your voice and creativity in support of Palestinian liberation. Through poetry, storytelling, and reflection, we’ll explore how to build a world rooted in care, not militarism—the same systems that fuel Israel’s occupation and genocide in Gaza. Bring a short piece of writing (up to 1,000 words) or come ready to create. Sign up at codepink.org/lpe0505, and share your piece or a reflection online using #30DaysForPalestine, tagging @codepinkalert to help amplify peace-centered resistance.

Today, take 30 minutes to deepen your understanding of Palestine its history, its people, and the resistance that continues in the face of genocide. This is about unlearning colonial narratives and connecting with the real stories behind the headlines. You can explore the roots of the Nakba, the impact of the Great March of Return, or learn about Palestinian artists, medics, and journalists who have been targeted simply for telling the truth. Share what you learned on social media using #30DaysForPalestine and tag @codepinkalert. Start your post by "Did you know?"

Retweet or repost a powerful video or post from CODEPINK's social media about Palestine and tag your elected officials to demand action. Choose a post that exposes U.S. complicity, settler violence, or the genocide in Gaza, and pair it with a clear message like “@YourRep, this is what your funding supports. Ceasefire now.” Tag your senators, representatives, or other officials if you are outside of the US, on Twitter/X or Instagram. Use #30DaysForPalestine and tag @codepinkalert to make your voice part of a growing public demand for accountability.

Today, create a simple post on Instagram or Facebook about Israeli settler violence in the West Bank. You can make a “carousel” by posting several images in one post, or just share one powerful photo or graphic with a clear caption. Include a fact (like “Over 700,000 Israeli settlers live illegally on Palestinian land”) and a call to action (like “End U.S. military aid to Israel”). Not sure how? Ask a friend or family member to help you post it. Use #30DaysForPalestine and tag @codepinkalert.

Today, take 30 minutes to listen to an episode of CODEPINK Radio, a podcast featuring voices from movements for peace, justice, and liberation including powerful conversations on Palestine. Choose a recent episode that speaks to you, and reflect on what you learn. Then, share a quote or takeaway on social media, or send the link to a friend. Use #30DaysForPalestine and tag @codepinkalert to amplify the voices we need more people to hear. 

Today, uplift the words of a Palestinian artist, poet, or thinker by sharing a quote or poem on social media. Choose someone like Refaat Alareer, Mahmoud Darwish, or another voice of resistance, love, or grief. Add a sentence about why their words move you. If possible, include a photo of the person or their work, and always credit the source. Use #30DaysForPalestine and tag @codepinkalert to amplify Palestinian voices.

Sign a CODEPINK petition calling for justice in Palestine at codepink.org/palestine. Then, ask 5 friends to do the same by text, group chat, email, or social media. Petitions help show the scale of public pressure and are a quick, powerful way to speak out. Once you’ve signed and shared, post about it using #30DaysForPalestine and tag @codepinkalert to help grow the movement.

Tune in live or watch a recording of a CODEPINK Congress webinar to hear from experts, activists, and policymakers about U.S. foreign policy, Palestine, and global justice. These online “Capitol Calling Parties” are a great way to stay informed and take action collectively. Invite a friend to join you, or organize a small watch party. Register or watch a past session at codepink.org/codepinkcongress, then share a takeaway or screenshot using #30DaysForPalestine, tagging @codepinkalert to spread the word.

You’ve shown up for 30 days, now it’s time to turn this momentum into a lasting commitment. Reflect on what actions felt most meaningful to you, and choose 2–3 things you’ll continue doing weekly or monthly: attending protests, joining a local group, supporting Palestinian media, or talking to friends and family. Write it down, set reminders, and share your plan with others to stay accountable. Post a photo, note, or video about your next steps using #30DaysForPalestine and tag @codepinkalert.