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Subjective truths from Palestine
It preceded Palestinians’ quest for statehood at the UN, the acerbic internal Palestinian division and the Arab Spring, and yet with hindsight it had all the clues and looks now like artistic prophecy. Babelmed revisits Annelys de Vet, the visionary editor and graphic designer of The Subjective Atlas of Palestine, published in 2007.
2012-06-23
Forced to take over
The hardships for the 1.6 million Palestinians brought about by the Israeli blockade of Gaza are leaving an even greater toll for women, who have had to take on new, often thankless, roles within their families and communities. As the neighbouring countries witness new challenges and opportunities for women in the wake of the Arab spring, Gaza’s women seem to be trapped in a bleak and endless autumn.
2012-05-26