Rukiye
I am from East Turkestan. I was born in the lands where one of the worlds’ most silent, but also the most violent persecutions took place. I am 22. One…
Hayatın İçinden
Being an Honoured Guest in a North Syrian Refugee Camp: Inside Muqawama
In Damascus The stranger sleeps in his shadow Standing like a minaret in the bed of eternity Not longing for anyone or any place. Mahmoud Darwish Yes. I am writing…
Cemile
My name is Cemile. I am 33 years old. I was born in Syria. I got married in 30 years old. Our lives have changed completely with the beginning of…
Zehra
My name is Zehra. I am 36 years old. I have a very long life story, and I know that it will take a lifetime to accept everything I have…
Emine
My name is Emine. I am 32 years old. I was born in Syria. I got married in Syria and lived there until I turned 32. I have 7 children.…
Canan II
I had a lot of pain and went to see a doctor. My doctor said to me: “You have a minor ailment but you can keep going on. It is…
Canan
My name is Canan. I was born in Sivas, and grew up in Istanbul, Turkey. I have one younger sister and one older brother. I have lived in Chicago for…
Ahmed
My name is Ahmed. I was born in Iraq. I had a beautiful life until the Iraqi Revolution. I was only 16 years old. My life changed in a minute…