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WANN

we are not numbers

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

Tag: disability

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.
Noura Al-Ashi

    Gaza marks Day of Persons with Disabilities

    We marked International Day of Persons with Disabilities by participating in a play.

    Obstacles exist to be overcome

    Born with no arms, Aya uses her feet to achieve her dreams.
    Abdallah Abusamra

      Disability is no barrier for true athletes

      Gaza has more than its fair share of disabled athletes and they are determined to keep competing.
      Fadi O. Al-Naji

        Living as a little man

        From the minute I was born, individuals around me responded to my presence with a sort of gasp: "Oh, God."
        Ahmed Majed Lulu

          The story of everything: the Palestinian Steven Hawking

          Ameer touched so many lives, and mine was one of them. People in Gaza called him “the Palestinian Steven Hawking.”
          Said Al-Yacoubi