In a conservative environment that limits women’s participation in many fields, a number of women work as photographers for social events.
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Um Muhammad, born in 1951, hails from the Palestinian village of Hiribya, which was displaced. After being forced to settle in Jabalia, she pursued her education despite some family disapproval.
Completing her schooling in Egypt, Um Muhammad then worked in Saudi Arabia and raised her five children – three boys and two girls.Despite returning to Gaza during a siege, Um Muhammad still considers it her home despite the hardships. She believes the current situation in Gaza is even worse than the Nakba of 1948. Her […]
This post tells the story of Um Mohammed, who was displaced from the village of Hirbiya, which was part of Gaza District before the Nakba of 1948. She later settled in Jabalia, where she studied and learned, but the scenes of displacement have never left her mind for 72 years! She says, ‘Despite all its shortcomings and lack, I feel it’s the most beautiful place in the world.'”
A Palestinian woman from Kafr Malek, which is a village in Ramallah, weaves her love and belonging to the homeland through the Palestinian embroidery
This post tells the story of Um Iyass’s dream of returning to Gaza, as she says, ‘When I smelled the soil, I truly felt it belonged to me
في نكبة 1948 هُجرت عائلتها من قرية بربرة التي أقيمت عليها مستوطنات تعرف الآن “غلاف غزة”. لاحقها لقب “النازحين” على… Posted by Female Chimeras – نساء الكايميرا on Thursday, December 28, 2023
Maha’s life journey begins in the Nuseirat refugee camp, and she currently resides in the Al Naser neighborhood in Gaza. Displaced in 1948, her family sought refuge in Saudi Arabia.
Maha returned to Gaza at 17 and a half to marry, overcoming challenges with obtaining Palestinian identities for her and her sister after marriage. She fondly recalls her grand wedding in Gaza, emphasizing the importance of family involvement in the preparations.
Rawand, a 26-year-old Palestinian woman, spent her formative years in the Shuja’iyya neighborhood of Gaza City.
Step into the world of Rawand Helles with our multimedia poster. This captivating teaser shatters typical narratives, revealing that Gaza is not just news—it’s a place brimming with life, resilience, and untold stories.
