Arna Mer-Khamis

Overview

Arna Mer-Khamis born Rosh Pina, Galilee, Palestine March 9, 1929 (d. 1995). Jewish peacemaker. Founded In the Defence of Children under Occupation/Care and Learning, 1993. Received Right Livelihood Award for human rights work with refugee children, 1993.

Quotations

“Our task was never easy. It was not paved with roses but mined with bullets and soldiers, anxious mothers and frightened children whose wounds have yet to heal.” (Right Livelihood Award acceptance speech, Dec. 9, 1993; photo arna.info)