we are not numbers

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

In 2021, the war that interrupted my studies dragged on for 11 days and bore the weight of an entire year.

When we moved from Saudi Arabia to Gaza, people here doubted we had the academic preparation to pass the Tawjihi.

My dream has always been to study abroad. I never dreamed that when the time came, I would actually turn the opportunity down.

In Gaza, your Tawjihi result may force you to switch one dream for another.