we are not numbers

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

Aya Nashwan

Aya is an English literature graduate the Islamic University of Gaza. She is interested in reading, writing, and watching movies. Aya says, “I believe nothing is impossible in this life, but we need to determine a goal and work hard to achieve it. When we love what we do, we will achieve the best. My dream is becoming ambassador of Palestine to convey the Palestinian truth all over the world.”

my work

Surviving the genocide in Gaza is the only life my child knows. I fight every day to keep him alive. 
How does the ability to travel open up the mind and free the spirit? Just look at Basel's paintings for the answer.
My dream has always been to study abroad. I never dreamed that when the time came, I would actually turn the opportunity down.
What makes Gazans' happy can be summed up as living the whole day with electricity.
More than 16,000 families remain displaced or homeless 18 months after the 2014 war.