The six exoduses of Aseel Al-Balaawi
“Refuge” proves elusive in Gaza, where avoiding danger means facing it head on.
we are not numbers
emerging writers from Palestine tell their stories and advocate for their human rights
Aseel Al-Balaawi was a student at the Al-Azhar College of Pharmacy in Gaza City before she was displaced and the university campus was destroyed. She’s currently displaced in Rafah with her family, which has consistently encouraged her to write about the Palestinian plight. Aseel has received academic honors from the Amideast Centre and the Genius Mind Program. A naturally curious person, she finds inspiration in the discovery of new places and things.
Current as of March 2024
“Refuge” proves elusive in Gaza, where avoiding danger means facing it head on.
