Lina AbiRafehArab Women in Crisis: Strength and SurvivalToday, the US will elect a new president. This has consequences us all — and also for women in Palestine and Lebanon.1d ago1d ago
Lina AbiRafehTurning Anger into Action: Activism for Lebanon and PalestineBeirut graffiti — photo by the author.Oct 23Oct 23
Lina AbiRafeh“Day of the girl” means nothing when girls are still at riskOctober 11 is the International Day of the Girl Child. All around the world, girls face specific challenges that keep them from living full…Oct 114Oct 114
Lina AbiRafehHow to leave your country in the middle of warThese days, I toggle between heartbreak and rage. Every night, I wake up at 2am, and again a few hours later, to read the news coming out…Oct 346Oct 346
Lina AbiRafehIn the Halls of Power, Promises Fail PeopleThe annual UN General Assembly — better known by its cute little acronym, UNGA — just concluded in New York. This was the 79th year where…Oct 13Oct 13
Lina AbiRafehKeeping faith alive in a dark world…I’m struggling to have faith these days. Truthfully, I never had it. I don’t subscribe to religion and don’t hold imaginary hopes (unless…Sep 8Sep 8
Lina AbiRafehAre we “Acting for Humanity” on this World Humanitarian Day?Today, August 19, is World Humanitarian Day. This day honors humanitarian workers and raises awareness of humanitarian efforts around the…Aug 191Aug 191
Lina AbiRafehBeirut Blast Four Years Later… and Lebanon Still BleedsToday marks four years since the devastating blast that tore through Beirut. This event–one of the largest non nuclear explosions in…Aug 412Aug 412
Lina AbiRafehTo Harris or not to Harris*Props once again to Kit Nicholson who digs deep and gets the good stuff!Jul 302Jul 302
Lina AbiRafehThe Price of Principles*With profound thanks to Yasmina Benslimane for the passion and purpose behind the principles, and to Olivia Hooper for the research.Jul 182Jul 182