On Participation and Peace: Voices from Palestine

Young men and women from the Occupied Palestinian Territory created the videos below using the participatory video methodology that empowers them to tell their own stories. Through hands-on learning in filming, editing, and storytelling, participants take full ownership of their narratives, using video as a catalyst for dialogue, reflection, and social change.

These films were produced within the “Roadmap to Reconciliation: Palestinian Women Lead the Way” project, which seeks to strengthen the role of Palestinian women in national reconciliation efforts. The project supports women in leading initiatives that promote internal Palestinian reconciliation, in line with UN Security Council Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace, and Security.

A mother in the midst of war
 

When the first explosion shattered the silence, what did Alla do? And what questions does her daughter ask her? Warda, who had almost lost hope of becoming a mother, found herself pregnant during the war, unable to feel joy. Through their words, Alla and Warda from Gaza share what it truly means to be a mother amidst war.

 A journalist, woman, and daughter of a refugee camp

Follow Ma’athir, a young journalist from the West Bank, as she reflects on life in a refugee camp and the day soldiers stormed her home. Despite her own story of struggle, she continues to amplify the voices of others from the refugee camp, ensuring the world hears what so many live through.