Reflections
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The Voice We Lost
In the days after Saleh Al-Jafarawi’s death, I kept thinking about what it meant to dedicate your life to something far larger than yourself. Read more.
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A Haunting Reflection of Education Disparity in Pakistan: Ghost School Film Debuts at TIFF
Ghost School, a Pakistani film, had its world debut at the Toronto International Film Festival this year. Read more.
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Eyes On Me, Heart In Faith
Could a piece of fabric, the hijab, really carry so many assumptions? At times, it felt like an unspoken test of courage, wondering if I could remain myself in the… Read more.
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The Voice of Hind Rajab: Bearing Witness in Real Time
What we were hearing wasn’t acting. There was no way to pause, no music to soften it. It was the voice of Hind Rajab. And something quietly asks you, long… Read more.
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Put Your Soul On Your Hand and Walk Through Gaza
Hassouna documented and photographed life in Gaza. Despite the danger, she put her soul on her hands and walked to capture the truth. Read more.
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To Be Or Not To Belong: A Moment with Riz Ahmed at TIFF
Caught between idolization and intention, I realized belonging means more than the desire to be seen—it is about holding space for what is real. Read more.
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From Dupatta to Scandinavian Scarf: The Theft of South Asian Style
Thin, sheer scarves are trending — but not because they’re new. From Reformation campaigns to viral TikToks, the dupatta is being rebranded as “minimalist” European fashion. This piece unpacks how… Read more.
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Byline & Bloodshed: The Price of Reporting in Gaza
Hossam Shabat was 23 and a journalist with big dreams, just like me. But he was killed for telling the truth, and I’m still here. I can’t stop thinking about… Read more.
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How Silence Fuels Oppression: Chechnya’s Invisible War
It is the story of a Chechen refugee, Ayub, who has been living in Germany for the last eight years. The German migration service tried to deport him this summer,… Read more.
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Palestine: A Movement Without Borders
The atmosphere in the city felt like both a safety blanket and a reminder. Everywhere I went, I saw pieces of Palestine constantly reminding me of the privilege and freedom… Read more.
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