Vice President Kamala Harris hosts an event at the White House addressing conflict-related sexual violence, launching the 'Dignity in Documentation Initiative' and meeting with survivors. Former hostage Amit Soussana shares her story of being sexually assaulted by Hamas and calls for the return of remaining hostages.
Today is the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict. Today, remember the most willfully ignored and denied rape massacre in history. It was only 8 months ago. https://t.co/PV6kmn9y13
On International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict, @antonioguterres calls for solidarity with survivors of conflict-related sexual violence, a devastating form of attack & repression. https://t.co/F1SGxHRMVQ
"Carmel is being held by the men who murdered her mother, who did what they did (Sexually assault) Amit Sousanna" Shay Dickman, Carmel Gat's cousin, spoke brilliantly at the Knesset today, calling for carmel's immediate release 🎗🇮🇱 https://t.co/O5LhTkLYjC
The Israeli women attacked on Oct 7 are twice betrayed: not only were they sexually attacked, raped & beaten by Hamas, but they also face a wave of denial. As the world observes International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict, speak out for Israeli women! https://t.co/swnFeSaP1g
"Carmel is held by the women who murdered her mother, who did what they did (SA) to Amit Sousanna" Shay Dickman, the cousin of Carmel Gat who is still held hostage by Hamas In Gaza - spoke at the Knesset today, listen to her 👇 https://t.co/NH2gxZH3cN
The silence by womens' rights organizations is deafening. While you are reading this, over a dozen female Israeli hostages in Gaza are experiencing unimaginable horrors at the hands of their Hamas terrorist captors. Give them the voice they so desperately need. https://t.co/GNYGgAIjlc
While you are reading this, over a dozen female Israeli hostages in Gaza are experiencing unimaginable horrors at the hands of their terrorist captors. Today, on the @UN Day to #EndRapeInWar we say no more silence. No more denial. https://t.co/b4IwPFadrg
While you are reading this, over a dozen female Israeli hostages in Gaza are experiencing unimaginable horrors at the hands of their terrorist captors. Today, on the @UN Day to #EndRapeInWar we say no more silence. No more denial. Please RT this and help us fight for… https://t.co/gv2DeuO5V4
🔴WATCH & SHARE Meirav Leshem Gonen -mother of 23-year-old hostage Romi- addresses the Human Rights Council, as the CoI presents its report against Israel! Meirav has one simple message: "Help me hug my daughter again." #BringThemHomeNow🎗 #HRC56 https://t.co/7QjOYdZ9CL
Yesterday, I attended a bipartisan meeting on Capitol Hill with senators, business leaders, and families of American hostages being held by Hamas. There was tremendous support from both sides of the aisle for the hostages and our ally Israel’s effort to emerge victorious over…
Today is the International day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict. But too many women’s organisations were silent after October 7 I write about this is the @JewishChron. https://t.co/Dhp8nPgCsG
“On this International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict, let us pledge to eliminate this scourge.” @antonioguterres calls for solidarity with survivors of conflict-related sexual violence, a devastating form of attack & repression. https://t.co/APSUYgMdAf https://t.co/LPsyALZzIm
"We cannot look away and we will not be silent": U.S. VP Kamala Harris says that Israeli testimonies concerning Hamas' use of sexual and gender-based violence on October 7 will only increase as more hostages are released https://t.co/jCKc9ouZbh
WH Fact Sheet on VP Harris' 'Actions to Address Conflict-Related Sexual Violence' Had Glaring Omission https://t.co/zYS2GDyBlU
This “Fact Sheet” fails to mention the horrific sexual abuse committed by Hamas terrorists on Oct. 7 and the continued assaults on hostages held for 256 days since then. This Administration continues to say they support Jewish and Israeli women, but they definitely don't show… https://t.co/bBoLO1Wpqg
Israel has the duty to bring our hostages back and dismantle Hamas so another October 7 will never happen again. That's what we are doing. https://t.co/vbPpkRiGZ6
Rape by Gaza terrorists is well documented, but only a few survivors like Amit Soussana have spoken about it 'It's impossible to believe that the world still does not believe or is denying what happened,' says Miriam Schler of the Tel Aviv Crisis Center for Sexual Assault https://t.co/8F6w4Lk9jO
Freed Israeli hostage Amit Soussana met US Vice President Kamala Harris and spoke about the sexual violence she suffered in Hamas captivity This is the reality facing the 120 hostages still alive in the Gaza Strip https://t.co/2WNVLmKqKw
At the Capitol today with industry and political leaders who are united by a common humanitarian and moral purpose: To advocate for the safe return of the >100 people—men, women and children—who are being held captive in Gaza. I met Rachel Goldberg-Polin on Day 103 of her son… https://t.co/DWweLpLhGO
Rape and sexual violence should never be used or accepted as a tool of war. Thank you, @POTUS and @VP, for your full commitment to addressing this issue, advancing policies to support survivors, and ensuring accountability and justice. https://t.co/yZMWVCahA6
Yesterday, I met with survivors and advocates who are bringing to light the unconscionable crime of conflict-related sexual violence around the world — whether that is ISIS in Iraq a decade ago, Hamas on October 7, or conflicts across the continent of Africa. It is all of our… https://t.co/WN30pd9NZH
Vice President Kamala Harris screened “Screams Before Silence” at the White House on Monday. In attendance was former hostage Amit Soussana. https://t.co/HDj6lPdexG
“What are these bastards doing to you?” Imagine your sister were a hostage of the Hamas Rapist Regime for nearly nine months. What nightmares would be running through your head? These are Romi Gonen’s big sister’s fears. Hamas must #LetThemGo🎗️ https://t.co/ESSMdo6eZE
“I was in a dark room in Gaza, tied up by my ankles, not being able to move… No one should ever be sexually violated, and there are no circumstances to justify these crimes.” Released hostage Amit Soussana, speaking at the @VP event on gender violence. Video: @YunaLeibzon https://t.co/RlV6pBQLnR
'My recovery depends on the rescue of my sisters and brothers who are still there' Amit Soussana addresses the White House over the sexual abuse she experienced while in Hamas captivity, calling for the return of the remaining 120 https://t.co/8fQvQ9fs7K
At the screening of Sheryl Sandberg's film "Screams Before Silence," ex-hostage Amit Soussana told VP Harris, "Being in captivity means having no control." https://t.co/HDj6lPdexG
Amit Sousana was the first hostage to come out and tell the world in her own voice how she was sexually assaulted in Gaza. Listen to her remarks at the white house yesterday: https://t.co/bxpU2CuWnI
“Being in captivity means having no control over your mind, body, or soul,” former hostage Amit Soussana told VP Kamala Harris. “You have absolutely no control over what happens to you. All your basic human rights are taken from you." https://t.co/HDj6lPdexG
“I saw images of bloody Israeli women abducted,” U.S. @VP Kamala Harris said. “Then it came to light that Hamas committed rape and gang rape at the Nova music festival. And women’s bodies were found naked from the waist down, hands tied behind their back and shot in the head.” https://t.co/k4nefppI0r
Amit Soussana, who was released from Hamas captivity, spoke to senior officials in the American government at a conference in the White House on sexual abuse and rape. One of the senior officials was Vice President Kamala Harris. Amit shared her personal story and the sexual… https://t.co/J1JZT2lIhA
U.S. VP Kamala Harris on October 7 sexual violence: 'We cannot look away' https://t.co/r71DfFIb4M
US VP: I fear testimony on Hamas sexual violence will increase as more hostages freed | The Times of Israel https://t.co/X6oslSMy1C
VP: I fear testimony on Hamas sexual violence will increase as more hostages freed https://t.co/msYeZZ0Bzf
Amit Soussana, who was released from Hamas captivity where she was sexually assaulted and attacked, chose to tell her story. In powerful remarks at the @VP event on gender violence in conflict areas, she said: “I am a strong, independent woman, and no one can change that” https://t.co/9fOrkdYDFh
Former hostage Amit Soussana: “If someone had told me a few months ago while I was sitting in a dark room in Gaza tied up by my ankle and unable to move that I would be standing here today before you all, I would have thought that they were out of their mind.” Amit spoke today… https://t.co/Dh0roa1u2a
StopAntisemitism is horrified to see Hamas sexual war crimes against Israel women and girls as young as 13 be omitted from the ‘Biden-Harris Actions to Address Conflict Based Sexual Violence”. Who was mentioned? Sudan, Sudan, Ukraine, Haiti, Congo. https://t.co/n5x6ps1SVc
During a @WhiteHouse screening of @ScreamsBefore today, @VP Harris said, "We cannot look away and we will not be silent." Hamas used rape as a weapon of war on 10/7 and still holds hostages. The world must hear the stories of Amit Soussana & all the victims. #BelieveIsraeliWomen https://t.co/Op88DYo4M6
Harris: I fear testimony on Hamas sexual violence will increase as more hostages freed https://t.co/vDXC6jwMKT
I have to commend VP Kamela Harris on her moral clarity. Speaking at the White House this morning, she said: "On October 7, Hamas committed horrific acts of sexual violence... Hamas committed rape and gang rape at the Nova music festival, and women’s bodies were found naked from…
🇺🇸 KAMALA: SEXUAL VIOLENCE IS A GRUESOME PART OF MODERN CONFLICT "Sexual violence remains a part of modern conflict globally. In Ukraine, Russian forces have raped women. In Iraq, ISIS forced women into sexual slavery. In Sudan, paramilitary forces terrorize women. In… https://t.co/9I36SPDcvc
Harris meets with former Israeli hostage who described being sexually assaulted in Gaza https://t.co/YKLoReP5t9
Vice President Kamala Harris launched "Dignity in Documentation Initiative," addressing global conflict-related sexual violence and supporting survivors through UN efforts and leadership programs. Story by @hannahssarisohn https://t.co/xTz7cSSwDB
Vice President Kamala Harris launched "Dignity in Documentation Initiative," addressing global conflict-related sexual violence and supporting survivors through UN efforts and leadership programs. https://t.co/xTz7cSRYO3
Vice President Kamala Harris on Monday afternoon is set to host an event at the White House about policies and programs to prevent conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV) and help survivors. https://t.co/02hY7wuGE8
🇺🇸KAMALA HARRIS: WE WILL NOT BE SILENT ABOUT THE SUFFERING IN ISRAEL AND GAZA "These testimonies will increase as more hostages are released. We cannot look away, and we will not be silent. My heart breaks for the survivors and their families, and for all the suffering in… https://t.co/jwuxCb1Jpr
Happening Now: Join me as I deliver remarks on conflict-related sexual violence around the globe and the work the Biden-Harris Administration is doing to address these horrific crimes. https://t.co/xvqUcNBmiz
.@VP Harris on Conflict-Related Sexual Violence – LIVE at 4:35pm ET https://t.co/6cb1ucQMeU
"Romi, you're getting back to us, I hope you believe that. You didn't stop believing, right? I wish I could hug you right now." Just heartbreaking. This is Yaden Gonen, sister of Romi Gonen, 23, who was kidnaped by Hamas from the Nova music festival & being held captive in Gaza. https://t.co/pUeris602o
The international media will determine how the October 7 Hostage Crisis is resolved. If lies against Israel spread, Israel will lose leverage to force Hamas terrorists to #LetThemGo. Honored to join @bringhomenow in Sderot today for an emergency conference on public diplomacy. https://t.co/aVpuY85MZW
Vice President Kamala Harris on Monday afternoon is set to host an event at the White House to talk about policies and programs to prevent conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV) and help survivors. https://t.co/QTTSbhcBML