Traditional Tunis
By Imen, Tunisia
The Last Boy by Arik Sharga, Israel
I loved my grandpa. He didn’t talk much, but when he did, he was honest and precise. He was as reliable as a human being can be. When I was 5, my parents divorced, and grandpa was like a father for me. In his youth, he survived the siege of Leningrad during World War II, […]
A Pair of Tortured Eyes
Our first encounter dates back to 2014 when we were introduced to each other by a common friend. I can hardly remember the conversation, in which I took almost no part, was about; I was too busy studying her eyes – they were as dark as a grave and looked greatly weary. But there was […]
A Bedouin Wedding by NIDAL
PALESTINE — When I tell you that my family and I attended a Bedouin wedding this week, what do you think of? Maybe tents, a fire, camels, and sand…
The Challenge of Change, by Sama Karram, Israel.
There is this moment in life when you decide that you want to get out of your comfort zone. A moment when you decide to say yes to new opportunities, experiences and adventures. That moment of courage is truly life changing. About two years ago, I decided that I wanted to go on an exchange […]
People, Culture, Traditions by Kaoutar, Morocco – photo essay –
I decided to share with you these pictures about my people, my country, and my culture. This includes women, men, youth, landscapes, monuments, outfits, and traditions. When I think of my country, I always think of ‘simplicity’. People in my country are simple. We want a better life, and we try our best to work […]
Community Gardens by Lucas, Palestine – photo essay –
This summer I took these photos of a group of youth volunteers, who were creating a community garden. We worked very hard and we painted with the children, as well as taught them how to plant and care for this garden. Sadly, I’m not there now to see what it looks like. Farming has always […]
Photo Essay | Tribute to Kabylian Women
A tribute to older Kabylian women, pillars of tradition. The Kabyles are an ethnic subgroup of the Berber people, today still living in Algeria, Tunisia, and Morocco. They are the oldest known people of Northern Africa. The Kabyles speak a Berber dialect, Taqbaylit, which is a language without script. Since eternity, knowledge has been passed on […]
A Sudden Death, by Mariyamme Nabbi, Morocco
As I got back from school on Tuesday evening, I ate my lunch with my beautiful family, and proceeded to take a nap. I got up after an hour and a half and I realized that I should begin to work on my homework. It was not actually homework, but I had to revise many […]
Clandestine Attitudes by Rima, Tunisia – photo essay –
This is a series of pictures taken from different hidden parts of an Arab girl’s diary. Most women I have known in my country are having two or even three parallel lives so that they can satisfy their family and the society’s expectation and then a “clandestino” life where a woman can think about herself […]
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Deserted Landscapes by Sandra, Tunisia – photo essay –
I really loved this exercise because I enjoy photography so much. Let me begin but guessing what your first reaction would be after seeing these pictures. You are probably going to say: ” Well, she didn’t take pictures of women, children or taxi drivers…” Indeed, I didn’t. I have taken pictures of landscapes, because I want to […]
A Walk in Tunisia by Mohamed Omar Attaaoui, Tunisia – photo essay –
The ancient side of Tunisia As everyone knows Tunisia is situated in the north of Africa which has made it in constant contact with other civilizations like Arabic, European, Berber and more. Thanks to this diversity, our culture and traditions are a mix of the basics of Arabs and the modernity of Europeans. While having […]
Bravo, you work like a man! by Kaoutar Chahbane, Morocco
Note: This is not a generalization, nor it is a hate letter.. This is a reflection on a reality, a reality that we cannot deny. The issue I want to talk about today happens everyday in our world. It’s not just ’in my city’ nor ’in my country’… Oh no, it is universal. In the […]
Second class citizen by Haneen Attallah, Gaza, Palestine
I am Haneen from Gaza, I am only 27 years old and I have a masters degree in empowerment. Currently, I am a work communication officer in one of the most important international organizations in my country. Thankfully, I have a great family who supports me and gives me my whole rights as women.I want […]
I got married what about you?! | Marwa, Tunisia
“I myself have never been able to find out precisely what feminism is: I only know that people call me a feminist whenever I express sentiments that differentiate me from a doormat or a prostitute.” Rebecca West It’s undeniable that Arab women have been and are still struggling whether it be to improve themselves as […]
The day I became a man by Denis Woniala, Uganda
As the saying goes “east or west, home is the best.” In 2010, I had to travel back home from a vacation from Kenya. I was 18 years old at the time and had just finished my senior year. During this time, back in my village it was a circumcision season in my tribe, Bagisu, […]
“Cut your wings” by Leila Ali from Tunisia
It wasn’t said to me, not straight and harsh like that, but it was said indirectly and slowly with time. It was said in words that took the mask of advice even though they seemed more like threats and an abuse of power. It was one of many selfish attempts that humans used to make […]
Hijabs, Basketball and Equality by Asma Elbadawi, Sudan
My name Is Asma Elbadawi, I am a Basketball player, Coach, Artist and spoken word poet from Sudan. I am also an activist: I am campaigning for the International Basketball Federation to extend its 2 year preliminary rule which allows players in turbans, hijabs, and other religious headgear to play, and to apply this rule […]
LET ME DIVORCE by Eliya Horesh, Israel
She thought she found her true love. She just couldn’t resist his smile and let herself fall into his strong arms. Being with him felt safe. She loved to hear his stories and laugh at his jokes. She was excited to see the shine in his eyes every time they met, shining like the eyes […]
Five years after the Jasmine Revolution- 2 blogs by YaLa Citizen Journalists from Tunisia
Tunisian Women Five After Years of the Jasmine Revolution by Marwa Belkhiria, Tunisia Prior to the revolution, the Tunisian woman was a role model for the women of the Arab region. When the newspapers and TV programs would speak about the rights given to Tunisian women in comparison with other countries, I used to feel […]
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