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We Are Not Numbers

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A project of @EuroMedHR that pairs Palestinian writers with int'l mentors to write the stories behind the numbers of victims. Content not censored by Euro-Med

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Science in the midst of rubble by Zina Nassar and Ohood Nassar follows Dr. Anas Al-Qanou’, who defended his PhD in nanophysics from a destroyed room in Gaza, using solar panels and a borrowed internet connection. wearenotnumbers.org/science-in-the…

Science in the midst of rubble by Zina Nassar and Ohood Nassar follows Dr. Anas Al-Qanou’, who defended his PhD in nanophysics from a destroyed room in Gaza, using solar panels and a borrowed internet connection. 

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“Threads of Solidarity” by Mohammed Alashi shares the story of a displaced Gazan family navigating war’s horrors—only to find warmth in strangers and a familiar face in a sea of tents. wearenotnumbers.org/threads-of-sol…

“Threads of Solidarity” by Mohammed Alashi shares the story of a displaced Gazan family navigating war’s horrors—only to find warmth in strangers and a familiar face in a sea of tents.

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“Mother’s Day without a mother in Gaza” by Nour Khalil Khattab reveals how war stripped Mother’s Day of its meaning for Monera and Rami—two young Palestinians who lost their mothers to Israeli airstrikes. wearenotnumbers.org/mothers-day-wi… Photo Credits Artist: Eba, Flyers for Falestin

“Mother’s Day without a mother in Gaza” by Nour Khalil Khattab reveals how war stripped Mother’s Day of its meaning for Monera and Rami—two young Palestinians who lost their mothers to Israeli airstrikes.

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“Rice – a weapon!” by Mohammed Abumhadi tells the heartbreaking story of six brothers—engineers, doctors, and students—killed while distributing rice to displaced families in Gaza. wearenotnumbers.org/rice-a-weapon/

“Rice – a weapon!” by Mohammed Abumhadi tells the heartbreaking story of six brothers—engineers, doctors, and students—killed while distributing rice to displaced families in Gaza.

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Disability, a cruel reality by Alaa exposes how Gaza’s wounded are left to fight both injury and inaccessibility. Sondos, 17, walks with a cane after evacuating on foot through shellfire, her health worsening without access to treatment or transport. wearenotnumbers.org/disability-a-c…

Disability, a cruel reality by Alaa exposes how Gaza’s wounded are left to fight both injury and inaccessibility. Sondos, 17, walks with a cane after evacuating on foot through shellfire, her health worsening without access to treatment or transport.

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How Trauma Became Part of Our Lives by Hala Al-Khatib is a raw, haunting account of surviving the war in Gaza. From crowded nights filled with fear to missile strikes that shattered both home & heart, Hala captures how trauma embeds itself into every breath.

How Trauma Became Part of Our Lives by Hala Al-Khatib is a raw, haunting account of surviving the war in Gaza. From crowded nights filled with fear to missile strikes that shattered both home & heart, Hala captures how trauma embeds itself into every breath.
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“May the world know and never forget” by Dana Besaiso is a powerful reflection on why Palestinians continue to write. Through grief, loss, & unimaginable resilience, Dana honors her loved ones, martyred voices, and a people’s unwavering will to live with dignity.

“May the world know and never forget” by Dana Besaiso is a powerful reflection on why Palestinians continue to write. Through grief, loss, & unimaginable resilience, Dana honors her loved ones, martyred voices, and a people’s unwavering will to live with dignity.
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My Light in the Darkness of War by Fatena Abu Mostafa shares the heartbreaking story of Batoul, a bright 13-year-old whose life and dreams were stolen by war in Gaza. wearenotnumbers.org/my-light-in-th…

My Light in the Darkness of War by Fatena Abu Mostafa shares the heartbreaking story of Batoul, a bright 13-year-old whose life and dreams were stolen by war in Gaza.

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In Learning to count my blessings, Rula Hamdouna recounts her family’s harrowing displacement in Gaza, from a sudden evacuation to enduring exploitation in a damp, insect-infested shelter. Through this ordeal, she discovers the profound value of everyday comforts once taken for

In Learning to count my blessings, Rula Hamdouna recounts her family’s harrowing displacement in Gaza, from a sudden evacuation to enduring exploitation in a damp, insect-infested shelter. Through this ordeal, she discovers the profound value of everyday comforts once taken for
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“Hanan’s Incomplete Life” by Shahed AbuAlShaik tells the moving story of a mother who, after a decade-long struggle with infertility, finally welcomes her son Mo’men through IVF. wearenotnumbers.org/hanans-incompl…

“Hanan’s Incomplete Life” by Shahed AbuAlShaik tells the moving story of a mother who, after a decade-long struggle with infertility, finally welcomes her son Mo’men through IVF.

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In The Difficulty of Digital Work in Wartime, Shams Mazen Rajab paints a vivid picture of the challenges faced by translators in Gaza. Amidst relentless bombardment and communication blackouts, Shams’s digital workspace became a lifeline to the world. wearenotnumbers.org/the-difficulty…

In The Difficulty of Digital Work in Wartime, Shams Mazen Rajab paints a vivid picture of the challenges faced by translators in Gaza. Amidst relentless bombardment and communication blackouts, Shams’s digital workspace became a lifeline to the world.

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The Happiness Maker by Eman Ghassan Abu Zayed tells the inspiring journey of Deema Al-Bahisi, a self-taught pastry chef in Gaza who has spent four years baking cakes to spread hope amid siege and war. wearenotnumbers.org/the-happiness-…

The Happiness Maker by Eman Ghassan Abu Zayed tells the inspiring journey of Deema Al-Bahisi, a self-taught pastry chef in Gaza who has spent four years baking cakes to spread hope amid siege and war.

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In “To Be Sara Again,” Sara Awad recounts her journey from the depths of war-induced trauma to a place of healing. At 19, her dreams were shattered by the violence in Gaza, yet she found strength in her family’s survival and the support of others like Sabreen.

In “To Be Sara Again,” Sara Awad recounts her journey from the depths of war-induced trauma to a place of healing. At 19, her dreams were shattered by the violence in Gaza, yet she found strength in her family’s survival and the support of others like Sabreen.
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“I am the one who remains” by Maram is a powerful tribute to the martyrs she loved—her son, father, brother, and husband. In the ruins of Gaza, she survives not just as a witness, but as their living voice. wearenotnumbers.org/i-am-the-one-w…

“I am the one who remains” by Maram is a powerful tribute to the martyrs she loved—her son, father, brother, and husband. In the ruins of Gaza, she survives not just as a witness, but as their living voice.

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In “A University Transformed,” Ohood reflects on the Islamic University of Gaza’s journey from a symbol of academic excellence to a center of refuge. After her home was destroyed, Ohood found her university books among the rubble, vowing to continue her studies.

In “A University Transformed,” Ohood reflects on the Islamic University of Gaza’s journey from a symbol of academic excellence to a center of refuge. After her home was destroyed, Ohood found her university books among the rubble, vowing to continue her studies.
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May Day becomes a mayday for survival by Samah Zaher Zaqout reveals how Gaza’s May, once full of celebrations and hope, has turned into a harsh fight for survival amid war and loss. wearenotnumbers.org/may-day-become…

May Day becomes a mayday for survival by Samah Zaher Zaqout reveals how Gaza’s May, once full of celebrations and hope, has turned into a harsh fight for survival amid war and loss.
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My friend Ahmed by Tareq Said Zaqout is a heartfelt tribute to a young man whose life was cut short in Gaza. Through memories of lively debates, the smell of shakshuka, and Ahmed’s dreams of becoming a teacher, the story honors a soul lost too soon but remembered deeply.

My friend Ahmed by Tareq Said Zaqout is a heartfelt tribute to a young man whose life was cut short in Gaza. Through memories of lively debates, the smell of shakshuka, and Ahmed’s dreams of becoming a teacher, the story honors a soul lost too soon but remembered deeply.
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When Bread Becomes a Memory by Islam Ismail captures Gaza’s reality: where lentils are cooked over fires, pasta is washed and ground into “flour,” and jellyfish become meals. wearenotnumbers.org/when-bread-bec…

When Bread Becomes a Memory by Islam Ismail captures Gaza’s reality: where lentils are cooked over fires, pasta is washed and ground into “flour,” and jellyfish become meals.

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E-learning Under Fire by Taqwa Ahmed Al-Wawi shares a powerful journey of resilience as a Gaza student continues her education online despite war and destruction. wearenotnumbers.org/e-learning-u

E-learning Under Fire by Taqwa Ahmed Al-Wawi shares a powerful journey of resilience as a Gaza student continues her education online despite war and destruction.

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In “Sustaining a relationship in the midst of war”, Ghaydaa Al-Abadsa recounts the unbreakable bond with her friend Murshid, a former detainee who endured unimaginable torture inside Israeli prisons. wearenotnumbers.org/sustaining-a-r…

In “Sustaining a relationship in the midst of war”, Ghaydaa Al-Abadsa recounts the unbreakable bond with her friend Murshid, a former detainee who endured unimaginable torture inside Israeli prisons.

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