Peace Activism in Times of War: A Glimpse of Hope

The Geneva-based association Beit of Hope invites you to explore the world of peace seekers through a screening of the inspiring documentary "Resisting for Peace", co-directed by Hanna Assouline and Sonia Terrab.

The screening will be followed by a panel discussion with the film directors and peace activists Lama Abuarqoub and Yonatan Zeigen, who represent voices of hope and resilience in these dark times.

The documentary takes us on the road through Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Ramallah, Bethlehem, Beit Jala, West Bank checkpoints, and the Gaza border kibbutzim. The film follows men and women who, despite their difficult personal stories and the harsh realities they endure, continue to forge bonds of understanding and empathy.

Hanna Assouline is a French film director from the Jewish Sephardic diaspora and the founder of the movement "Guerrières de la Paix" in France, which advocates for dialogue between Jewish and Muslim communities.

Sonia Terrab is a Moroccan film director with an Arab-Muslim cultural background and an active member of the "Guerrières de la Paix" movement.

Lama Abuarqoub is a mother, teacher, and change-maker based in Hebron, striving for a future where all children will live peacefully together.

Yonatan Zeigen is a father, social worker, and mediator based in Tel Aviv, following in the footsteps of his late mother, peace activist Vivian Silver, who was tragically killed on 7 October 2023.