Celebrating hope: The 'Same as Moses' campaign for Gaza's children
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Spearheaded by Dr. Jamile Alamolhoda, the initiative, titled "Same as Moses," aims to honor the nearly 60,000 children born in Gaza since October 7, 2023, with a symbolic birthday celebration.
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A woman dries a baby after bathing the child, at a camp for displaced Palestinians in Rafah, in the southern Gaza Strip. (AFP)
The International Union of Women of Influence has launched a global campaign to support the children of Gaza amid the ongoing Israeli genocide against Palestinains in Gaza.
Spearheaded by Dr. Jamile Alamolhoda, wife of late Iranian President Sayyed Ebrahim Raisi, the initiative, titled "Same as Moses," aims to honor the nearly 60,000 children born in Gaza since October 7, 2023, with a symbolic birthday celebration.
The campaign, as per its website, seeks to foster love and compassion, encouraging a future free from oppression and violence, particularly against women and children.
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The movement's broader mission is to rally support for children living under dire conditions worldwide.
The organizers hope that this initial step will evolve into a larger movement advocating for the rights and protection of vulnerable children globally.
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The global campaign "Same as Moses" for the children of Gaza has outlined key recommendations for organizing symbolic birthday celebrations. The events are suggested to take place in accessible venues like mosques, churches, temples, cultural centers, parks, and other public spaces.
Organizers are encouraged to schedule the celebrations from October 7 to October 14, with the events held in the afternoon or evening to ensure family participation.
The celebrations will begin with a prayer or dua', tailored to local religious practices, symbolizing spiritual solidarity with Gaza's children. Activities will include simple group games, such as tug-of-war and running races, as well as storytelling or puppet shows conveying messages of peace and friendship.
To further create a joyful atmosphere, cheerful music and songs celebrating solidarity with Palestine and global peace will be played.
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