we are not numbers

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

Noura Al-Ashi

    Noura, 23, was born in the United Arab Emirates, but her family is originally from Gaza. She graduated in June 2015 with a degree in English language teaching from the Islamic University of Gaza. One of her major plans is to earn a PhD in English literature. Reading books and novels and writing poetry in both English and Arabic languages are her main interests. She says, “Writing is the language of the soul, so to be a perfect writer, one must always write from the heart.” Through her stories, she would like to explore people's lives, their hopes, their fears, their past and their dreams. 

    my work

    The John Silvers of Gaza

    In the Gaza Strip, there are literally thousands of John Silvers, superheroes who survived the wars despite severe disabilities, and today have come together.

    The red nightmare

    Two years have passed since the last assault on Gaza, but the memories have not died. Yet life goes on, I will not let fear inhibit my mind any more.

    The knight of Gaza

    In English, “Fares” means a knight who is of noble birth and trained to fight, especially on horseback. My brother Fares was indeed the knight of Gaza and always will be.

    The agony of loss

    She walked in the streets to reach the place of his work. Suddenly, among hundreds of people, she saw him. But he looked at her with grieving eyes and was gone.

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