we are not numbers

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

Tag: unemployment

When the hardships of occupation and war fray nerves and emotions, friendships are tested.
On World Child Labor Day, we remember those who have to toil when they should be studying or playing.
Come to Gaza, Mrs. Clinton. Spend as much time here as you have talking to the leaders of Israel.
When I first met Ahmed, the story he told was both shocking and too familiar
Qualified or unqualifed, most Gazan graduates face the same destiny.
How can we return to 'normal' after COVID-19 when we've never been normal?
My message to these youths: Don't give up yet.
I look ahead and I see a glimmer. Or do I?
There are many ways to feel locked down.
Everything was stacked against Yahya; what hope did he have?
Having a roof over one's head is so often not enough.
When poverty is this deep, the gift of light is huge.