We Stand With Our Sisters

As we approach the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Areas of Conflict on June 19th, we urgently need your support to raise awareness about the plight of 120 female and male hostages held in Hamas captivity since the horrific attacks of October 7th. For over eight months, these hostages have endured unimaginable sexual and physical violence daily.

The Hostages Families Forum would be honored to feature your voice in our campaign to remind the world that they are still held captive and being abused daily. 

The testimonies of captivity survivors like Amit Soussana reveal the brutal realities faced by these hostages. Amit bravely spoke of the physical and sexual abuse she endured, including being beaten, groped, and forced into sexual acts at gunpoint. 

We invite you to join the #WomenLifeFreedom campaign. Feel free to use any of the content we’ve provided, including a special video and visual materials. You can find everything you need in the following folder.

Please consider using the following text:

“We stand with our sisters in captivity. 

Today marks the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence. We must not forget the 16 female hostages still held captive by Hamas in awful conditions, subjected to daily sexual and physical abuse. 

More than eight months have passed since the horrific attacks on October 7, and there are still 120 hostages in Gaza. They must ALL be released immediately! FREE THEM NOW!”

In your social media posts, be sure to include the hashtag #WomenLifeFreedom and our hashtag #BringThemHomeNow. 

June 19th is a significant date to promote international efforts against sexual violence in conflict, ensure accountability for perpetrators, and provide justice and support for survivors. We must stand together to urge the international community to support survivors.

Please join us in this crucial campaign. Together, we can make a difference and work towards a world free from sexual violence in conflict. 

To learn more about the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence and read the testimonies of women who have been released from Hamas captivity, please click here.