we are not numbers

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

WANN management team

The We Are Not Numbers management team includes Ahmed Alnaouq, director and co-founder; Walaa Sabah, director of operations; Alice Rothchild, mentor coordinator; and Catherine Baker, senior editor. See their bios at our About page.

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Why write in a genocide?

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WANN management team

October 6, 2025

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