Frames of Homosexuality in Damascus
31 October 2024
Women in Damascus are more reserved than men regarding their relationships. They tend to be secretive out of necessity or habit, and when they do break their silence, they often...
About a leftist father: Oh Comrade, “Who Will Wash the Dishes?”
09 July 2024
"Our leftist relative, the poet and intellectual, managed to marry two women to write delicate poems that bring peace to our hearts," while the father shirked his family responsibilities to...
I knew I was one of you and I created my new family
17 April 2024
Sarah Khayat's illustrations capture the tapestry of LGBTIQ communities as they weave together alternative families rooted in love and compassion. Khayat delves into the essence of familial bonds formed not...
Circle of Peace: My Syrian Aunts and Our Hammam in Exile
29 March 2024
The Circle of Peace is a self-help group for Arabic-speaking women in Germany based on Gestalt therapy approaches. Basma Elmahdy writes about this (virtual) space of healing and connection.
Dolma from a plastic plate
25 March 2024
While systemic reforms, policy measures, technological innovations, and environmental education are crucial components for promoting environmental action, true change cannot be achieved without individuals adopting more sustainable practices, which necessitates...
