Peace Advocate & Reconciliation Leader; Israeli Spokesperson at Parents Circle – Families Forum; Subject of "One Day After Peace"
Robi Damelin Biography
Robi Damelin is recognized for her work in the global peace movement. Originally from South Africa, where her family participated in the anti-apartheid struggle—her uncle defended Nelson Mandela during the Treason Trial—Damelin later emigrated to Israel and established a career in public relations in Tel Aviv. Her life changed after her son David, a 28-year-old army reservist and peace advocate studying philosophy of education, was killed by a Palestinian sniper at a checkpoint near Ofra. Upon receiving the news, Damelin declared, "You may not kill anyone in the name of my son."
Damelin became the Israeli spokesperson and director of international relations for the Parents Circle – Families Forum, a grassroots organization of bereaved Israeli and Palestinian families working toward reconciliation and a just resolution to the conflict. Through the Parents Circle – Families Forum, she collaborates with families who believe their pain should not justify further violence. Damelin has addressed Israeli, Palestinian, and international audiences, emphasizing the importance of reconciliation in peace agreements. She also returned to South Africa to study the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's work, exploring its relevance to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Damelin's story is featured in the documentary "One Day After Peace," which received the Best Research Award at the Film Festival on Human Rights in France, a nomination for Best Documentary at the Israel Academy Awards, and the Jury Award for Best Feature at the Auroville Film Festival. Her writing has appeared in The Forward, Haaretz, and Huffington Post. She has spoken at the European Parliament, Spanish Parliament, Canadian Parliament, Harvard Divinity School, and the United Nations Security Council. Damelin has also appeared on CNN's "Amanpour" with Christiane Amanpour, discussing grief, reconciliation, and peace.
Damelin has been named a Woman of Impact by Women in the World and was selected by the Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice as one of four Women PeaceMakers. She has spoken at Royal Albert Hall alongside Marcus Mumford and at universities and international forums worldwide. Through dialogue, public education, and advocacy, Damelin promotes nonviolence and the pursuit of peace, demonstrating the ongoing possibility of reconciliation even after personal loss.
Robi Damelin Videos
‘Free this man if it will bring back a hostage’ | Robi Damelin
“The whole world has to come and force Israel and Palestine to come to the table to talk, because we cannot go on killing each other.” Robi...
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