A glimpse into the story of Halima Zaid, a refugee in Jalazon Camp near Ramallah.
Nabi Saleh gathers for joy
Waed Tamimi son of Nariman and Bassem Tamimi gets released from Israeli jails after months in Israeli prisons.
Yasmine.
Before I begin, I would like to thank Yasmine for having the courage to defy her reality, to find her voice, to grow and continue to heal past the trauma. I hope our women stand together, empower one another and hold each other in times of tragedy. As I read Yasmine’s story “My Mom Took Me … Continue reading Yasmine.
April Lullaby
Iyeoka Okoawo is a Nigerian-American poet, artist, singer, activist, educator and TEDGlobal fellow. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9XvLtpDugHA Nneka, 35, is a Nigerian hiphop/soul/reggae singer, songwriter and actress. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ivg3J3h5Ps Hindi Zahra is a Franco-Moroccan singer and actress. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YI2XuIOW3gM Kojey Radical is a London based poet, musician and mixed media visual artist. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0LGcPd4y50k You can … Continue reading April Lullaby
Basic guidelines for solidarity activists
Solidarity often translates into a saviorship complex, whereby the so called solidarity activist views the oppressed group with pity and aims to help through saving them from their turmoil. Pity as a sentiment stems from feelings of supremacy and arrogance. They enforce subconscious feelings of inferiorizing and othering. Rather than extending arms for support, individuals with … Continue reading Basic guidelines for solidarity activists
الوطن ينادي باسم الحرية
:تحتّم المواجهة المستمرة والمتصاعدة مع الاحتلال على الفلسطينيين تقيم دورهم في الهبّة الجماهيرية التي يشهدها الوطن بأسره، وإن بحدة وكثافة متباينة. تمتد المقاومة لنواحٍ عديدة ولا تقتصر على الاشتباك في الشارع، بل تشمل كذلك التكافل الاجتماعي وتطور الوعي السياسي. أشعل هذه الهبّة ما يسمى بجيل أوسلو ولكن طابعها الشبابي لم يمنعها من الوصول إلى شرائح … Continue reading الوطن ينادي باسم الحرية
Israeli propaganda machine sends a false image with the video of Ahmad Mansara
English follows Arabic: توضيح من محامي اللجنه التنسيقيه للمقاومه الشعبيه الاستاذ طارق برغوت : الاعلام العبري تداول فيديو يظهر من خلاله الطفل الاسير المصاب احمد مناصرة ( مهانيه ) وهو يتناول الطعام علی فراش المستشفی وتم الادعاء ان السجانين يطعموه بايديهم وانهم يعاملونه معامله حسنه .. ان هذا الافتراء مقرف .. واليكم القصه الحقيقيه .. … Continue reading Israeli propaganda machine sends a false image with the video of Ahmad Mansara
Bahaa Allyan.
The Ten Commandments of any martyr: 1- I urge factions to not adopt my martyrdom, for it was for the homeland and not for you. 2- I do not want posters or shirts, for my memory will not merely be a poster to be hung on the walls. 3- I remind you to care for … Continue reading Bahaa Allyan.
Dear Mona
Israeli military court thrives on breaking the Palestinian mind and soul. It exists to perpetuate Israel’s very apartheid structure with a conviction rate of 99.97%. It’s a kangaroo style court in which Palestinians have already been found guilty prior to entering the court room. What is being negated is the form of punishment, and regardless … Continue reading Dear Mona
Recollection and memory, Al-Nakba continues
Editor's note: The following post is written by the medic that was present on the scene on May 15th 2014, during the killing of Mohammad Odeh and Nadeem Nuwwarah as protesters commemorated al-Nakba near Ofer Military Prison. By Karam (Muhannad) During Nakba day commemoration, Birzeit’s student council were trying to gather students to go to Ofer, … Continue reading Recollection and memory, Al-Nakba continues
مدوّنة مريم 