Peaceful Tomorrows to Mark 25 Years Since 9/11 with Reflection, Peace Walk & Silent Vigil Event Date: September 10th, 2026 Location: New York, NY Twenty five years after September 11, 2001, September 11th Families for Peaceful Tomorrows will gather to honor those who were lost and reaffirm a commitment to their founding goals, peace, human rights, and a future beyond war. The commemoration, “Standing Together” will bring together 9/11 family members, peace advocates, faith c

August 10th, 2026 In keeping with September Eleventh Families for Peaceful Tomorrow's guiding principle of nonviolence for 25 years, we presented four champions of peacemaking. Our panelists discussed civil resistance and strategic nonviolence in the current geopolitical climate. Our moderator was William V. Hudon, retired Professor of History and current Chair of the "Friends of Peaceful Tomorrows." If you would like to watch the Zoom recording of the event, please use this

Join us for Peaceful Tomorrow's 25th Commemoration Event on September 10th

July 28th, 2026 September 11th Families for Peaceful Tomorrows firmly supports the presence at Ground Zero of anyone who comes to pay their respects; mourn the loss of nearly three thousand precious lives; and honor the dead. Mayor Mamdani has consistently affirmed his intention to bear witness and honor the families, survivors, and first responders, whose lives were forever changed by the attacks. In doing so, he will be carrying out the same responsibility that New York C

As August approaches, our hearts are filled with the shock that struck all peaceloving people in August of 1945, and filled still with the deep sorrow shared whenever the suffering of those days is remembered. We write to you today with deep respect and appreciation for all the Hibakusha have accomplished to ensure that the suffering of nuclear destruction would not be inflicted on any other people. As beacons for peacemakers around the world, the Hibakusha carry an enduring

September Eleventh Families for Peaceful Tomorrows   CONVERSATIONS FOR PEACE AUGUST 9, 2026 at 3-4pm EST In keeping with Peaceful Tomorrow's guiding principle of nonviolence for 25 years, we present four champions of peacemaking. The purpose of this webinar is to discuss civil resistance and strategic nonviolence in the current geopolitical climate. Specific examples of the use of creativity will be discussed as well as the importance of building strategies that promote bo

June 2, 2026 Thank you to everyone who joined us for the webinar on Sunday, May 31st! If you were unable to watch the webinar, or would like to revisit it. You can watch the recording here! https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/EAUZ6AUlX7fUpVN_n4vp42_pIDWdRwHQX9KTPc5H-3XNZSTSwZEF-uadu5F7MyuD.8shYeUt3pnrIbD73 Passcode: zj2%o?Bd If you have any issues, please feel free to email elizabeth@peacefultomorrows.org

The purpose of this webinar is to reflect on our 25-year history, the impact our work has had, and how to grow the next generation of peacemakers. May 31, 2026 at 5 - 6pm EST To register for the webinar, please visit: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_MBCebgNLQ-OD7-gbKjB1WA SPEAKER: Jeremy Varon is the author of "Our Grief is Not A Cry For War,” a Professor of History at the New School, and a member of Witness Against Torture. He will speak about the antiwar movem

April 30, 2026 After a welcome by Robyn Donati and a brief outline of historical milestones that formed September Eleventh Families for Peaceful Tomorrows, the two speakers took the mic. Rabbi Amita Jarmon shared about her repeated journeys to Israel/Palestine and her ongoing struggles as an American Jew facing the racism that shapes Israeli politics. Amita has ongoing friendships with Palestinians and protects civilian lives through her work with Rabbis for Human Rights, doi

A webinar focusing on the courageous ways the journey of our speakers has been to “get to know the other,” becoming peace advocates and activists.

Peaceful Tomorrows statement on the attacks on Iran

Storytelling, Media & Public Narrative Develop a series of op-eds or columns by PT members to be syndicated and pitched to media ahead of the anniversary. Explore a StoryCorps-style project to record and preserve voices of PT members in perpetuity. Consider a storytelling focus on how 9/11 has been taught over time, including reflections from educators and students. Ensure anniversary messaging addresses the passage of time and evolving perspectives on 9/11. Education & Pub

Peaceful Tomorrows statement on the 24th anniversary of Guantanamo.

December 29, 2025 September 11th Families for Peaceful Tomorrows extends deep condolences to the families of Sidney’s Bondi Beach. We are an organization of well over 200 family members. We formed to turn our grief into actions for peace. Please lean on us as you find helpful, as we have leaned on other family members affected by meaningless violence, as well as our many Friends of Peaceful Tomorrows. The remarkable acts of bravery, by those there to celebrate Hanukkah an

Upcoming event on Monday, November 10th: 6-8pm Wolff Conference Room 6 East 16th Street, Room D1103, 11th Floor Our longtime Friend of Peaceful Tomorrows, Jeremy Varon, along with the Center for Constitutional Rights (CCR) will be discussing the history of resistance to the post 9/11 "war on terror" including aspects of Jeremy's book. To register for the event, please visit: https://event.newschool.edu/ourgrief

Our longstanding partners, Charter for Compassion are hosting their annual gala on November 15th 2025. To register for the Annual Gala and Karen Armstrong Humanitarian Award , please visit: https://charterforcompassion.civiplus.net/civicrm/contribute/transact?reset=1&id=27

Those of us who will never see our loved ones again due to their being killed during the attacks of September 11th, 2001 in the United States, can well imagine the pain of those who are suffering the loss of their beloved family members in Gaza and Israel. Losing those we love to extreme violence is a tragic wound shared by families around the world, some of whom have reached out and made our acquaintance. We hope that recent ceasefire in Israel and Palestine will bring true

September 18th, 2025 https://services.nycbar.org/EventDetail?EventKey=MVA091825 “I wonder how they’re going to handle the torture...

Bound by loss, split on justice: 9/11 families reflect 24 years later September 11, 20255:00 AM ET Heard on Morning Edition Sacha...

September 11, 2025 Dear Friends and Supporters of September Eleventh Families for Peaceful Tomorrows, With the approach of next year’s...