we are not numbers

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

Tag: imprisonment

Families driven from their homes in the north were promised safe passage to the south; they were sent into a nightmare.
Palestinian prisoners go on hunger strikes because it is their only option.
The Israeli occupation spoiled a joyous day on which a family expected to be reunified with its beloved patriarch.
Israel imposes arbitrary rules and restrictions regarding visits to Palestinians held in its prisons.
The prisoners' achievement gave hope to Palestinians all over the world, who saw what it means to not give up.
Most internationals don't understand that 'prison' is not a far-off place for Palestinians. It holds our families.
The poet Dareen Tatour was jailed, but her poem remained free.
The European Union must act to hold Israel accountable for the suffering.
An exceptional woman waits years for her man to be freed.
Facebook, how can my reality be "offensive"?
Caged birds in Palestine sing of freedom.
Once a month, they get a 45-minute visit--or perhaps no visit at all.