People Choosing Peace: Hassan (Iraq)

I am ‘um Hassan. I lost my son, Nabil, in the war with Kuwait in 1991. His fate is still unknown. His body was not found, and we do not know any news about him.

Some people say he is martyr, others say he went to Saudi Arabia and then emigrated, and some people say he lost his memory and lost his way.

Since the day he disappeared, my life has been destroyed. I was not ready to lose my young son, especially after my husband died in 1985 in the Iran-Iraq war.

From the day I lost my son until this day, I sit at the door of my house every day waiting for him to come back, and I hope he is still alive. I search people faces hoping to see my lovely son’s face.

Website |  + posts

Hot this week

Women, Peace And Security during COVID-19: Challenges And Opportunities

This year marks the 20th anniversary of the United...

Bridging the gap between peacebuilders and environmentalists

Conflict, environmental threats and disasters, climate change, and food...

With the Peacebuilding Field Under Attack, Risks Abound – But Also Opportunities

Decreasing budgets for peacebuilding across the Global North are...

Top 10: Peacebuilding Quotes

We've gathered 10 inspirational quotes to remember, from peacebuilders...

Addressing Heresy in Peacebuilding: Lessons from Indonesia’s Ahmadiyya and Shia Communities

Heresy claims have long been a source of conflict...

Peace Committees Help Transform Farmer-Pastoralist Relations in Tanzania

In Kilosa, central Tanzania, local peace committees have helped...

This Week in Peace #139: August 21

In the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), 27...

This Week in Peace #138: August 14

This week, Bougainville president urges parliament to follow peace...

Three Ways Rights-Based Social Reintegration Can Strengthen Security in Thailand’s Deep South

How can former detainees be reintegrated into Southern Thailand's...

Engaging Northern Ireland’s Youth to Build Peace Amidst Adversity

Decades after The Troubles, what challenges do youth face...

Ahead of Zambia’s Elections, Church Leaders Drive Peace Efforts

What are Zambia's church leaders doing to build peace...
spot_img

Related Articles

Popular Categories

spot_img