Sexual violence against children… ENOUGH.Today is the World Day for the Prevention of and Healing from Child Sexual Exploitation, Abuse, and Violence.2d ago2d ago
Trump’s Terrifying Triumph*co-authored by the ever-optimistic Kit Nicholson who knows how to turn anger into action.Nov 9Nov 9
Arab 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.Nov 5Nov 5
Turning Anger into Action: Activism for Lebanon and PalestineBeirut graffiti — photo by the author.Oct 23Oct 23
“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
How 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
In 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
Keeping 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
Are 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
Beirut 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