Renew Europe proposed Women Wage Peace & Women of the Sun as candidates for the European Parliament’s 2024 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought.

The two feminist, pacifist, non-partisan movements strive to bring Israeli and Palestinian women together to spread a call for peace and a strong message of hope.

Dr. Yael Admi and Reem Hajajra are the faces of these two movements advocating for peace and building bridges between people, regardless of borders or differences.

“Renew Europe's choice to nominate these two organisations is a powerful marker of our commitment to building a peaceful solution in the region,” said Renew Europe President Valérie Hayer MEP.

“Through this candidacy, we honour women who show strength and tremendous courage every single day, advocating for peace, building bridges between people, and supporting women to claim their rightful place in society and conflict resolution,” added Sophie Wilmès MEP.

“Both organisations, guided by two courageous mothers and feminists, have been striving for exactly that, across borders, across backgrounds, fuelled by love and passion, and in the interest of future generations. They clearly should be the laureates of the Sakharov Prize 2024,” concluded Hilde Vautmans MEP.

🕊️ @WomenWagePeace et Women of the Sun.

Des femmes israéliennes et palestiniennes qui côte à côte œuvrent pour la paix.
 
Un courage et une humanité hors norme.
 
Sur ma proposition avec @hildevautmans, @RenewEurope déposera officiellement cette candidature au #SakharovPrize2024 pic.twitter.com/bRYpYG1JiG

— Sophie Wilmès (@Sophie_Wilmes) September 18, 2024