The Cause, The Women, The History: Palestine
Between the Hammer of Genocide and the Anvil of Displacement
On the occasion of March 30, Palestinian Land Day, the World March of Women (WMW) is publishing a new booklet shedding light on the ongoing struggles of Palestinian women in the face of occupation, genocide, and forced displacement. This timely publication comes at a critical moment when Palestinians continue to endure escalating violence, land theft, and systematic oppression under the Zionist extermination project.
The booklet, titled Between the Hammer of Genocide and the Anvil of Displacement: Legendary Steadfastness and Continuous Resistance, compiles in-depth analyses, historical perspectives, and first-hand accounts that reflect the resilience of Palestinian women. Covering key themes such as food sovereignty, land rights, and the impact of war, it highlights the central role of women in the struggle against colonization and their efforts in sustaining their communities through grassroots organizing, cooperative movements, and political resistance.
Contributions and Solidarity: A Collective Effort for Palestine
This booklet is the result of a collective effort by activists, researchers, and grassroots organizers dedicated to documenting the realities faced by Palestinian women. It brings together contributions from Palestinian women on the ground, feminist scholars, and international solidarity movements that have long supported the Palestinian struggle. Their voices, testimonies, and analyses offer a multidimensional perspective on intersecting struggles—land dispossession, militarization, and economic hardship.
Through this publication, the World March of Women reaffirms its commitment to strengthening global solidarity networks and mobilizing international action for justice and liberation.
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all those who contributed to this booklet. The authors shared their knowledge and experiences, bringing crucial perspectives to this work. A dedicated team worked tirelessly at every stage of the process to ensure its completion. Capiremov.org issued the call for the posters featured in this booklet, contributing to its visual and political impact. Palestinian women continue to resist, live, and inspire us with their struggles, reminding us daily of the urgency of solidarity. Across the world, our sisters stand unwaveringly with Palestine, demonstrating that our fight for justice knows no borders.
This booklet is a testament to our shared struggle and collective resistance. Together, we march until all women are free!
In the name of the World March of Women
The research and writing were carried out by WMW Palestine and WMW Middle East and North Africa. The editing was done by Pınar Yüksek. The design of the booklet was created by Ellen Dias. The translation was completed by Ahed Nasser Abu Khdeir, Isadora Carolina Prieto, Eleanor Staniforth, and Carole Salas.
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The Urgency of Land Day 2025
Land Day commemorates the 1976 protests against Israeli land confiscation, where six Palestinians were killed. Today, nearly five decades later, the situation remains dire. The war on Gaza has intensified, with entire neighborhoods reduced to rubble and mass displacement forcing families into an endless cycle of suffering. In the West Bank, illegal settlements expand at an alarming rate, while Palestinian farmers and women-led cooperatives face relentless attacks and resource deprivation.
Women’s Resistance and Legal Struggles
A section of the publication, An Analysis of the Legal Status of the July 2023 Invasion of the Jenin Camp by Israeli Occupation Forces, provides a detailed examination of human rights violations in the occupied territories. The July 2023 assault on Jenin was a stark reminder of the systematic brutality Palestinians face. The destruction of homes, mass arrests, and killings of civilians reinforced the apartheid state’s goal of erasing Palestinian identity.
Another chapter, What Do Palestinian and Arab Women Have to Celebrate on March 8?, questions the global feminist movement’s role in recognizing and standing in solidarity with Palestinian struggles. It calls on international feminist organizations to take a firm stance against occupation and genocide, emphasizing that true liberation cannot exist without the dismantling of colonial oppression.
A Call to Action
The release of this booklet is not only a documentation of ongoing oppression but also a call to action. The Palestine NCB and WMW urge movements, organizations, and individuals worldwide to amplify Palestinian voices, pressure governments to hold Israel accountable for its crimes, and support grassroots Palestinian-led initiatives.
As we mark Land Day 2025, let this publication serve as a reminder that the Palestinian people’s struggle for justice, sovereignty, and dignity is far from over. It is a reaffirmation of the legendary steadfastness and continuous resistance that define Palestine’s fight for liberation.
The booklet will be available for download. Join us in spreading its message and standing in solidarity with Palestine.
We March Against Wars and Capitalism,
We Defend the Sovereignty of Peoples and Buen Vivir!