we are not numbers

emerging writers from Palestine tell their stories and advocate for their human rights

Ahlam Howiti

    Ahlam Howiti is navigating the world of Law in English at Al- Azhar University. “My heart beats in unison with the struggles and hopes of those I seek to represent, driving me to be an active force in organizations like Al Mezan Centre and the Palestinian Centre for Human Rights,” she says. “The Palestinian issue and the empowerment of women are causes I hold close to my soul, fuelling my relentless advocacy for justice and equality.”

    Ahlam has studied at the Oxford English Centre. This effort, she says “is a testament to my desire for excellence, enabling me to articulate my advocacy with precision and passion.”

    Ahlam’s soul finds its voice through drawing and writing. “Each stroke and word I craft is an outpouring of innermost thoughts and emotions. Through my art and writing, I strive to wave stories of hope and resilience that speaks to the dreams of a better, more compassionate world.”

    Current as of July 2024

    Ahlam Howiti.

    my work

    In the bleak diaspora, melancholy swirls around my scattered self, making me wonder: Were we born to live or to die?