Rikko Voorberg

We are so proud of Jennifer Teege, HOPE80 peace delegate, amazing human being, and winner of the Luxembourg Peace Prize for Outstanding Peace Activism. Congratulations! #flameofhope #hope80 #changetheworld #happiness #peace #seasonofpeace

הם לא יפחידו אותנו. חובה להביע עמדה, חובה להתנגד, חובה לא לעמוד מנגד. ההרג, הטבח, ההשמדה וההפקרה- זה קורה עכשיו. העמדות שלנו נגד המלחמה הן העמדות של הרוב. מעצר וכלא, גם של 3 ימים, זה לא מה שיעצור את המאבק שלנו.

De onbarmhartigheid kent geen grenzen meer: Faber ontstemd over uitje van azc-jongeren tijdens dorpskermis /via @NOS nos.nl/l/2565722

In deze nieuwe editie van Kerkcontouren spreken we pionier @RikkoVb over kerk-zijn anno 2025. Wat motiveert hem in zijn pionierswerk? 📖 Lees verder: ➡️ theologie.nl/kerkcontouren-… #RikkoVoorberg #kerkpionier #pioniersplek #GracelandFestival #PopUpWerk

@IAvneri, a member of Standing Together’s national leadership, went on the news to talk about what the international community should know about picking a side in Israel-Palestine (hint: it’s not Israelis vs. Palestinians), and how we can all help end this catastrophic war. (1/2)

Palestinian, and Palestinian Christians in particular, have lost a dear friend today. Pope Francis was beloved in Palestine. He conveyed true compassion to Palestinians, most notably to those in Gaza during this genocide. His pastoral heart was evident in his insistence on calling the Christian community besieged in Gaza on a constant basis, even from his hospital. Some years ago, Pope Francis visited Bethlehem. We all remember the iconic image of him praying at the Wall. This is what I wrote about this incident in my book “The Other Side of the Wall”. When Pope Francis stopped, touched the wall, and said a prayer, it was truly a monumental moment that made waves in world news. Pope Francis couldn’t help but notice the ugliness of this concrete structure at the heart of Bethlehem. This wall should make us all uncomfortable. To this discomfort, the Pope couldn’t help but react and reach out. By responding in this manner, the Pope touched more than the wall. He touched the ugliness of the occupation and war. He touched the depth of our suffering. With humility and weakness, he looked injustice in the eyes, and challenged it. What did he say in his prayer? The truth is, I don’t want to know. Some words are better left unspoken. The image of him standing next to the wall and praying will forever be engraved in our memories. For me, this image went everywhere. On my office wall, Facebook page, desktop wallpaper. For us as Palestinian Christians, this image was stored deep into our memory. And when this wall falls one day (not if, when), we might go back to this moment and this prayer as one of the key moments that led to its fall. At the end of the day, the Pope left, and the occupation and the wall remained. But we were left with a renewed sense of hope—knowing that we are not forgotten. We were left with a mandate to continue lamenting the current situation, to fight against injustice . . . and to pray. (The Other Side of the Wall, pp. 182-183) The Pope left our world today, and the occupation and the wall remained. Even worse, he left our world while a genocide continues to unfold. Back in November he wrote: “I am thinking above all of those who leave Gaza in the midst of the famine that has struck their Palestinian brothers and sisters given the difficulty of getting food and aid into their territory… According to some experts, what is happening in Gaza has the characteristics of a genocide. It should be carefully investigated to determine whether it fits into the technical definition formulated by jurists and international bodies.” Today I wonder: Will the millions who will mourn his death these coming days respect this wish of his? Will they care for Gazans and Palestinians the way he did? May his soul rest in glory with his Savior. Humanity lost a special soul today.

Kiezen voor gezondheid. Zo terecht. zeker met dit toch wat ziek aandoende kabinet. Herstel gewenst.

Het gaat snel in de VS.

🤬UEFA banned a minute of silence before the Euro 2026 futsal qualifying match between 🇺🇦Ukraine and 🇷🇴Romania, but it still took place. The Ukrainians appealed directly to the Romanians. Instead of holding a minute of silence before the game, they agreed to do it directly during the match — after the opponent's ball was drawn from the center of the field. Both teams together honored the memory of the dead. A big RESPECT to Romanians. UEFA is MAFIA!

@Annettedolle Jaaaaa gefeliciteerd!!

Dat waren ze. 49 rondjes om de zon 🙏🏻 #digitaletuin25

Vraag me wel af waar het om gaat, als het om de decibellen gaat, meet en reguleer het, maar als het meer om de gebedsoproep zelf gaat, handen er van af. Godsdienstvrijheid is een groot goed.

🧵1/This Passover, I’ve been reflecting on the roles we play—victim, oppressor, prophet. I never saw myself as a victim. Even though my parents were among the first victims of the Hamas attack on October 7th,

Every time i read @maozinon i feel a little more trust in humamity - if we manage to spark a little hope in many, we can be that change. The push to peace.

Palm Sunday in Gaza: Al Ahli Hospital attacked

Nederlandse Joden zeggen Nee. Tegen de oorlog, tegen het vermoorden en uithongeren van Palestijnen, de gijzeling van Israeli's, de annexatie van Gaza en de Westoever. Samen met Lodewijk Asscher, Hedy D’Ancona, Rosanne Herzberger en bijna 600 anderen ➡️ jodenzeggennee.nl

That's what leadership looks like: Yes to Macron, Yes to a Palestinian state. @EmmanuelMacron

Eerst de totale verwoesting, nu de ontvolking. Vorig jaar koos Rutte na lang twijfelen voor opschorting handelsvoordelen. Morgen debat met @minBZ die eerder aangaf geen rode lijnen te hebben. Dit kan niet zonder gevolgen blijven. nrc.nl/nieuws/2025/04… nrc.nl/nieuws/2025/04…

אתם סטודנטים שיושבים בכיתה, פתאום נכנסים חיילים חמושים ורעולי פנים של צבא זר. איך אתם מרגישים כבני אדם? איך נראים לכם החיילים האלה? זה מה שקורה עכשיו בירושלים המזרחית! חיילים נכנסים לאוניברסיטת ״אל קודס״ ויורים בתוך מוסד אקדמי. ככה לא נראה ביטחון, ככה נראה דיכוי.

Voor dit kabinet is er geen rode lijn in Gaza, zegt Schoof. Dat mag hij dan in de Kamer uitleggen. Je kunt niet zeggen dat oorlogsmisdaden gepleegd worden en er geen consequenties aan verbinden. Dan ben je moreel failliet. nos.nl/l/2562733

omdat iemand het moet blijven vertellen ook al is het ondragelijk. dank @ABoatReport