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WANN

we are not numbers

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

Leen Abu Said

    Leen is an English-French literature student about to enter her senior year at Gaza's Al-Azhar University. "Start with yourself and be a better version instead of criticizing others" is one of her basic principles in life. Leen prefers writing rather than speaking. She believes  each one of us has a story worth sharing and that's why she is with We Are Not Numbers!

    my work

    Salam from Gaza

    At a time of year that is a holiday for many, Palestinians say "salam." Palestinian culture is rich in expressions of peace.
    Leen Abu Said

      ‘Youth vision’ requires whole-family focus

      To help youth, help the family. That's the philsophy of this Gaza NGO.
      Leen Abu Said

        A family of fishermen—minus one

        I have one wish: I wish that no one has to bury his son or daughter while he is alive.
        Leen Abu Said

          Being female in Gaza: 10 scenes

          Girls and women have a tough time in Gaza; not only must they live under blockade and threat of war, but they also face marginalization by men.
          Leen Abu Said

            The inshallah syndrome

            When a Muslim or Arab answers a request with "inshallah," think twice about what is really being said. It's a word with many shades of meaning!
            Leen Abu Said