Source: Palestine Forum of New Zealand (NZPF)
World Kindness Day, observed every year on 13 November, is a global reminder that kindness is a universal language, one that transcends borders, politics, and differences. It calls on individuals and nations to act with compassion, empathy, and humanity. In a world often divided by conflict and injustice, this day carries deep meaning, and nowhere is its message more urgent than in Palestine.
For decades, the Palestinian people have endured occupation, displacement, and suffering. Yet despite unimaginable hardship, their resilience and generosity continue to inspire. Acts of kindness in Palestine are not just gestures of goodwill; they are acts of survival and resistance. From families sharing their last piece of bread with neighbours, to communities rebuilding together after destruction, kindness remains the heartbeat of Palestinian life.
World Kindness Day invites the global community to reflect on what kindness truly means, not merely as individual acts, but as collective moral courage. To stand with Palestine, to speak out against injustice, and to extend solidarity to those who suffer are all forms of profound kindness. It is kindness in action, the kind that restores dignity, hope, and humanity.
This year, as we mark World Kindness Day, let us remember that kindness is not silence in the face of oppression. True kindness demands that we care for all people, especially those whose voices are silenced. Let our compassion for Palestine be more than words; let it be action, empathy, and unwavering support for justice and peace.
“Be kind, for whenever kindness becomes part of something, it beautifies it.” — Prophet Muhammad ﷺ
Palestine Forum of New Zealand
