Tag Archives: palestinian women
The Women of Palestine and the Struggle for Liberation
Hayat Al-Balbisi had always wanted to be a teacher. But her father was dead, her mother paralyzed and sick at home, her sister blind, leaving the family with no supporter. So Hayat, a student at the Teachers College in Jerusalem, … Continue reading
On International Women’s Day: Remember Palestinian Female Prisoners
Today, as the world celebrates International Women’s Day, we celebrate Palestine and her daughters. We celebrate the mother, the daughter, the sister, the aunt. We celebrate the teacher, the student, the worker, the farmer, the nurse, the doctor, the architect, … Continue reading
Palestinian Prisoners of Freedom
Palestinian Prisoners: A Symbol of Resistance, Steadfastness and Pride
A couple of days ago I read the following tweet on twitter: “Too many long days and night passed since Gilad Shalit was kidnapped by Hamas 1501 is beyond comprehension.” Shalit, as any human being with a conscience would admit, … Continue reading




