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WANN

we are not numbers

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

Karama Fadel

    Karama, 27, has a diploma in English from the Faculty of Education at Al-Azhar University in Gaza. Karama believed the best way to learn a language well is to connect with native speakers. Thus, she advertised as a teacher of Arabic for internationals in Gaza and now is fluent in English herself! Soon, she will enroll for a master's degree as well.

    Karama (whose name means "dignity") also volunteers  with the International Red Cross, which has taught her a lot about human rights and this influenced her desire to be active in the area of international law. Her story was published by the Kofi Annan Foundation. 

    my work

    The UN: a lesson in power, not justice

    When I first volunteered for a model UN program for youth, I thought I would learn about democracy. Instead I learned about power and corruption.
    Karama Fadel

      No time to be children

      On World Child Labor Day, we remember those who have to toil when they should be studying or playing.
      Karama Fadel

        Minus one leg, but not giving up

        "I don't regret that I went to the demonstration," says this Gazan journalist after his leg was amputated.
        Karama Fadel

          One woman tackles two of Gaza’s toughest challenges

          Despite a patriarchal society, two of Gaza's toughest challenges are being solved by a female engineer.
          Karama Fadel

            100 years after Balfour: time for an apology?

            It's been 100 years since Britain issued the Balfour Declaration. It's high time the UK government apologized and seek justice.
            Karama Fadel

              The pain of waiting

              “Will we ever be able to be together again as family?” wonders my friend Sajedah, who is separated from her children--unable to travel.
              Karama Fadel

                Black and white in Gaza

                Racism is everywhere—even among those who are discriminated against themselves: Muslims and Arabs.
                Karama Fadel

                  Interview with a role model

                  My aunt has bucked the conservative traditions of Gaza to be her own person, and is a role model for young women today.
                  Karama Fadel