we are not numbers

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

Sajeda Abu Hjear

Gaza Strip

Sajeda Abu Hjear is an English translation student at the Islamic University of Gaza. Her dream is to become someone who adds value to society and to be a teacher one day.

She loves writing because it brings her comfort and allows her to release the emotions and pressures she experiences in her life in Gaza.

Current as of January 2026

A young woman in hijab and coat with gold pin, standing in front of a tent wall.

my work

An open laoptop on a desk, with a covered beverage cup on each side, in a room with couches and lamps.

Selling my laptop to graduate

The computer was very useful for taking exams, attending online lectures, and downloading materials, but it was less important than paying tuition.

Sajeda Abu Hjear

Gaza Strip

January 7, 2026

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