#EndTheSilence Campaign Sparks Global Movement

Hadassah Greater Atlanta members and supporters on International Women’s Day gathered to speak loudly against the weaponization of sexual violence by Hamas and other organizations in different countries against women of all creeds, races, nationalities, and political beliefs.

The event here in Atlanta was part of a greater effort, as simultaneous events were held in 17 countries around the world and 32 states in the U.S. Hadassah members were seen at the Knesset, on Capitol Hill, and at the United Nations.

“As part of Hadassah’s largest-ever global campaign, we are thrilled to announce that Hadassah exceeded its goal of the #EndTheSilence petition of over 100,000 signatures. Hadassah will continue to exert all our power to demand justice,” stated Simone Wilker, Hadassah Greater Atlanta Zionist Affairs Chair.

Hadassah Greater Atlanta members met at Congregation B’nai Torah on March 8 to support “#EndTheSilence. Pictured, from left: (front row) Linda Hakarem, Barrie Treger, Phyllis M. Cohen, Terry Nordin, Nancy Schwartz; (middle row) Ronelle Genser, Shirley Michalove, Joan Solomon, Stephanie Pure, Faith Schatzman; (back row) Julie Lakric, Katie Kroder, Sophia Schwartz, Mindy Cohen, Judy Bart

“Hadassah sent letters and the petition to U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres demanding an independent, unbiased investigation of Hamas’ use of rape and gender-based violence as weapons of war on Oct. 7 and beyond,” explained Nancy Schwartz, President of Hadassah Greater Atlanta.

Since launching the #EndTheSilence campaign, Hadassah voices have been leading the way, including at the U.N. Commission on the Status of Women meetings in New York. More than 3,000 Hadassah members and associates in Atlanta refuse to be silenced as the organization makes an impassioned plea for justice.

Visit www.Hadassah.org to read about the campaign and sign the ongoing petition.