Illustrations from the Refugee Crisis. If you are around Kings Cross, London, go to the wonderful House of Illustration and have a look at this great exhibition, the first UK exhibition to explore the so called refugee crisis through illustration. Journeys Drawn: Illustrations from the Refugee Crisis show 40 multi-media works by 12 contemporary artists, … Continue reading Journeys Drawn
Shatila Stories
From the smart, curious, always interested and interesting publisher Peirene, this book is the result of a writing workshop with refugees in the Shatila camp in Beirut. This is a kaleidoscope of honest, raw stories. The editing and translations are diamond-sharp, it is written with the simplicity of economy, and it delivers a punch. For … Continue reading Shatila Stories
What I was…
Dedicated to all women who had and still have to live this life, thank you to the unknown writer from Syria. "WHAT I WAS… I was a student, once. I graduated from a prestigious university and shook hands with its founder when I received my diploma. Now my hands grasp at others’ unwanted clothes; Cling … Continue reading What I was…
I Have Seen what Has Not Been Seen
Just came back. I needed a shower. Not because I am smelly or I am rotted or I was in Moria camp. I just want to wash off what I have seen to believe that this is not Europe 2017, the lies about human rights and the “dignity of human beings”. Today, a tent was … Continue reading I Have Seen what Has Not Been Seen
The Wind Stayed
The Wind Stayed It's 22.17 pm. I just entered my room after passing by to the pharmacy to buy baby milk and medicines. I feel we had very productive day as we helped so many families with milk, clothing and nappies and also I came with my friend lawyer who has been doing fantastic legal … Continue reading The Wind Stayed
