Mehra Rimer on RTS’s Drôle d’époque
An interview on RTS introduced a wider Swiss audience to Mehra Rimer’s journey, the story behind B8 of Hope, and the Palestinian and Israeli civil society movements working beyond violence and division.
In November 2025, B8 of Hope welcomed Naji Abbas of Physicians for Human Rights Israel to its Geneva workspace. Naji leads the organization’s Prisoners and Detainees Department and was in Geneva to present a shadow report to the United Nations Committee Against Torture.
The visit created an opportunity to learn more about this important dimension of PHRI’s work. Through humanitarian action and policy advocacy, the organization defends the right to health and works for equal access to healthcare for vulnerable communities in Israel and the occupied Palestinian territory.
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An Evening with Combatants for Peace and EMDR 4 Peace
On a beautiful summer evening in Geneva, five activists from two B8 of Hope grantee organizations shared their personal stories, the challenges they face, and the commitment that keeps them working for change.
Next Gen Educational Immersive Experience
Through research, mentorship, and direct conversations with peacebuilders, B8 of Hope’s Educational Immersive Experience helps young people approach Israel and Palestine with curiosity, empathy, and the confidence to question easy answers.