A Mother’s Call, Barefoot Walk – Jerusalem Solidarity
The Rome march is only the beginning. Parallel solidarity marches took place simultaneously in Jerusalem and cities around the world — with more planned in the coming months, timed to coincide with international summits including the G7 in France in June 2026.
The Mothers’ Call: Israeli and Palestinian Women March Barefoot Through Rome for Peace
Hundreds of Israeli, Palestinian, and international women removed their shoes at the Ara Pacis and walked barefoot through Rome’s ancient streets — feeling “the ground soaked with the blood of our children” — in the global launch of the Mothers’ Call for Peace initiative.
Watch: Manel Msalmi on Iran, Human Rights & the Silenced Minorities
Eugene Gioni sits down with Manel Msalmi, human rights activist, founder of the European Association for the Defense of Minorities, and expert on the MENA region, to unpack the ongoing conflict in Iran and its devastating impact on women and minority communities across the Middle East and beyond.
Woman, Life, Freedom: A Tribute to the Indomitable Women of Iran
or decades they have faced violence, imprisonment, and death for the simple act of demanding to live freely. Today, we stand with our Iranian sisters.
‘Facing the Middle East’ Spotlights Women Champions for Change, Power in Action
As the world marks International Women’s Day, episode 19 of Facing the Middle East with Felice Friedson turns the focus to women whose leadership is reshaping communities, challenging old barriers, and trying to build a more hopeful future in a region battered by war, distrust, and political upheaval.
Esthers of the world, we have risen – Women, Life, Freedom. Rise with us.
Murals as Prophecy by HOOMAN KHALILI
The End of Strategic Ambiguity
The Islamic Republic’s assault on the Gulf will forge the new Middle East.
Esthers Rise Up
In the memory of the 50,000+ Men Women and Children killed in Iran by the Islamic Regime on January 8th, 9th an 10th 2026
October 7th changed Madhura’s life forever
That day, her cousin’s community was attacked. Today, she continues to speak about what happened to remind the world that even in the darkest moments, human kindness still exists.
NYT: At These Gaza Schools, ‘Peace Building’ Is Part of the Curriculum
A fast-growing network of private schools, the brainchild of a North Carolina neurosurgeon, is teaching 9,000 war orphans and other needy Palestinian youngsters.