Dungiven women's Gaza Peace Vigil from St Canice's GAA grounds

Dungiven's 'Women for Peace' collective is to hold a silent vigil for peace in Gaza. 

The vigil will take place in the County Derry town, on Saturday, November 18. It will begin at 9.30am in St Canice's GAA car park.

Speaking to County Derry Post, a spokesperson for 'Women for Peace' said: "At this critical time, when women and children are being held hostage, and the death toll in Gaza has surpassed more than  10,000 people - most of them women and children -  the women of Dungiven, along with their families, friends and entire community, will hold a silent vigil.

"We will meet together at 9.30am in St Canice's GAA car park. We will then walk a lap of the town and finish in the Castle car park, where we will line out in the form of PEACE. Drone and aerial footage will be taken here.

"We encourage the whole community to attend wearing only white (sheets, pillow cases for the wee ones) to symbolise the need for peace in the Middle East and an immediate ceasefire.

This is a non-political protest and no political paraphernalia is permitted. This vigil is being organised in a community that has been impacted by conflict and still dealing with the trauma associated with it," said the spokesperson.

She added: "There can only be a peaceful resolution and a ceasefire must be called immediately to allow for peaceful negotiations to take place.

"We ask for massive support at this time from the entire community. 

"There will also be a bucket collection from the community group 'Let's change tomorrow' on Saturday at Eurospar and Glenshane House to help the horrendous suffering in Gaza. Please, if ever support was needed it is now!!