Focus on the association Les Guerrières de la Paix

Among its statutes and almost as a motto is ‘the recognition of others both in their identity and in their otherness’, a prerequisite for establishing ‘genuine dialogue’ and spreading a message of hope.

Founded in 2022 by Hanna Assouline, the association fights against all forms of discord and dissension in French and foreign society. The association also seeks to defend all violated rights.

Cultural events, conferences, debates

Meetings, debates, conferences, marches, speeches, as was the case at the European Parliament in Brussels on 23 November 2023, etc., enable the general public to learn more about the association and understand its actions and even to participate or interact with its members.

For the message of hope must be conveyed dynamically to all those who are challenged and, above all, deeply affected by national and international events.

Dialogue and meetings are therefore more than necessary, they are essential.

Les Guerrières de la Paix - South

To organise all its events and activities, Les Guerrières de la Paix relies on a complementary and multidisciplinary team spread throughout France.

The southern branch of the association, created in March 2025, is led by Laura Sahin and is based in Marseille. The local group operating in the Uzège region was created shortly afterwards and consists of Christilla Boucher, Majo Hadifé, Mimi Liss and Sandrine Maricot Despretz.

Depending on the activity, event, theme, etc., the members of the Uzès branch divide up the tasks. This small group of volunteer activists is committed to promoting the philosophy of Les Guerrières de la Paix on a daily basis, presenting projects and events, relaying actions and testimonials, and creating dialogue.

They also appear on local radio stations, such as Radio Fuze in an episode of its September programme Zoom, Radio ICI, and in the pages of La Gazette de Nîmes, Objectif Gard, Le Républicain and Midi Libre.

Les Guerrières de la Paix: how to support the association

Les Guerrières de la Paix regularly welcomes volunteers both women and men to support its activities. In addition to membership, all forms of support are welcome.

Intergenerational and multicultural groups are formed and campaign for the association. This is also the strength of Les Guerrières.

Through writings, photos and meetings, all these good intentions help the association to shine in France and abroad, helping to change attitudes, move societies forward and also relay the actions of local associations, such as this bench bearing messages of peace in Marseille.

This commitment aims to lead to a common and international uprising of consciousness in the face of armed, sectarian or racist struggles, a true plea for peace. A great message!

Many thanks to Laura Sahin, Christilla Boucher, Mimi Liss, Majo Hadifé and Sandrine Maricot Despretz for their collaboration on this article.

The right address: Les Guerrières de la Paix. Contact the association via the website or by email: gdlpsud@gmail.com. You can also find Les Guerrières de la Paix on Instagram. To join the ranks of volunteers, click on the online form.

Good to know: Les Guerrières de la Paix also offers youth workshops (for further information) and promotes the work of organisations such as Combatants for Peace (on Instagram) and the two organisations with which they were nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize: the Israeli organisation Women Wage Peace and the Palestinian organisation Women of the Sun.