we are not numbers

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

Mariam Mohammed Al Khateeb

    Mariam Mohammed Al Khateeb is a dentistry student, poet, oud player, translator, and community activist in the local community. She was a participant in the Hult Prize, an annual competition for ideas solving pressing social issues, such as food security, water access, energy, and education. She works as a writer and makes videos, producing content about Palestine.

    Current as of June 2024

    my work

    Exiled Gazan musicians find healing and connection far from home by performing together with international artists.
    Do Gazans truly die when their body is not whole or cannot be found and when they cannot be properly grieved?
    We Palestinians are famous for our delicious food. But now the aroma of food has faded and been replaced by death.
    We tell our stories to raise awareness of the ceaseless violence against Palestinians.