we are not numbers

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

Tag: Islam

Music is the subject of much debate in Gaza. Here's why.
He says the only good Muslim is a dead one.
Islam is almost universally misunderstood in the Western world. Since the 9/11 attacks on that brought down the Twin Towers, life has not been the same for Muslims.
The hijab, or women's headscarf, has become a powerful symbol of Islam, but is much misunderstood. A few young women from Gaza share their explanations for why they do, or don't, choose to wear it.