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Items by Hissa Al Thani
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What does it mean to be humanised: An analysis
To be humanised is to be recognised as worthy of life, respect and the fundamental right to be seen and heard. Yet, for Arabs, this acknowledgement has persistently been withheld, rendering their humanity invisible in the global narrative. Arabs have long been cast beneath the weight of dehumanising labels—“terrorists,” “violent,”...
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More than a bride
Fatema Khaled tried to run away whenever she saw a swarm of aunties coming towards her. As they approached, she dreaded the question that she knew they would ask. Her heart would thud. Breathing in, breathing out, she would calm herself, and put on a fake smile. And then...
