From ‘Homeless in Home’ by Marwa Nasser Mostafa Dababish
Marwa reflects on university life, childhood in Gaza, and becoming a mother amid ongoing war.
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![A quote which reads: “The [Women’s International League’s] wartime pacifism, though privileged, remained active, politically significant, and historically important”.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:xqt5fstkzvgne5ua6idenmlj/bafkreig37emkogh3q2rqj7yirkjxlol5qga7iev5bhivfsxgyium5s7kxe)
![An image depicting the following text: "This piece carries a deeply personal significance. I began drafting it during prolonged power outages and with little to no internet access. I vividly remember scribbling ideas on scraps of paper and typing notes on my phone, often under the echo of shelling and amidst unimaginable circumstances. Against all odds, the paper took shape, and today [16 July 2025], it’s finally out in the world.
In this article, I document my lived experience teaching university courses and leading the English Department at Al-Aqsa University in Gaza during wartime, employing methods and strategies that overcame, as much as possible, the many challenges we faced. It also tells the stories of colleagues and students who, despite destruction and isolation, chose to resist, with their voices, their words, and their will to continue learning.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:xqt5fstkzvgne5ua6idenmlj/bafkreifh6dycv7av6mv4agvvqs2uif6h5itx7o43334f6yv7tfd73m5yt4)
