The statement, delivered by Esra Duyu, a member of HÜDA PAR’s General Administrative Board, honored the memory of children killed in conflicts and called for urgent action to end the suffering of the most vulnerable.

Highlighting the birthday of Rim and his grandfather, who were martyred under Israeli bombardment in Gaza, Duyu emphasized that the day serves as a stark reminder of the countless innocent lives lost to oppression and violence.

Duyu underscored the staggering toll of Israeli attacks on Gaza since October 7, 2023. According to the statement, 70% of the casualties in these brutal assaults are women and children, with more than 16,000 children killed, tens of thousands injured, and countless others left with deep psychological scars. The relentless bombardments have displaced over 25,000 children, robbing them of their families, homes, and childhoods.

“The genocide in Gaza has shattered lives and violated every universal principle and international war law,” Duyu said. “Today is not just a day to mourn; it is a day to rebel against this recklessness and cruelty.”

Duyu called on people of conscience around the world to break their silence. “Every child born into this world represents hope for humanity’s future. Every child killed is the burial of that hope. It is a moral imperative for us to raise our voices against this slaughter and stand with the children of Gaza.”

The statement directed sharp criticism at the international community, accusing many of complicity in the ongoing genocide through inaction. “The failure to halt the atrocities in Gaza reveals that the West’s discourse on human rights and children’s rights is nothing but empty rhetoric,” Duyu said.

Calling for unity among Islamic nations, the statement emphasized the need for immediate action. “The Islamic world must rise to protect the innocent lives being lost. Babies wrapped in white shrouds instead of white swaddling clothes, children killed or maimed, families displaced, and homes destroyed—this cannot continue. The Islamic nations must act on behalf of these voiceless victims.”

In her closing remarks, Duyu proposed a fundamental shift in how Islamic countries address global injustices. “It is time to stop relying on Western-led institutions that fail to deliver justice. Islamic nations must create alternative structures based on our shared values and principles. Only through unity can we challenge the exploitative systems that dominate the world today.”

She further emphasized that the solution to the current global crisis lies in an Islamic order rooted in justice, compassion, and humanity. “The world order based on exploitation and greed has failed to protect the innocent. The only just and humane system remaining is the Islamic order. It is our duty to establish it and ensure a better future for all, especially for our children.”

While acknowledging the immense challenges, Duyu concluded the statement with a message of hope. “Despite the oppression, the resilience of the people of Gaza and the broader Islamic world remains unbroken. Every act of resistance, every voice raised in support, strengthens the struggle for justice. Together, we can ensure that the lives of our martyr children are not lost in vain, but rather become a catalyst for meaningful change and lasting peace.”

HÜDA PAR’s statement serves as both a commemoration of those lost and a rallying cry for urgent global action, placing the responsibility squarely on the shoulders of the Islamic world and all who stand for justice. (ILKHA)