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Dear Society, Anonymous
Dear Society, Anonymous
SURGE
“I can not wait to study abroad” multiple friends tell me
All I do is shake my head and reply “mhm I can not wait either”
I lied to them
I can not go out of the country, I can not explore the world
I am stuck in one place
This place is known as the United States of America that one day they said will bring the American Dream for my family
I wake up each day and I live in a world of fear, mistrust, and silence..." [excerpt]
Living...In Fear, Anonymous
Living...In Fear, Anonymous
SURGE
“What do you fear?”
“What is your weakness?”
Every time I get asked these questions, whether it’s by interviewers or friends, I dread every moment of it.
How can I possibly put into words the fear I live with every single day of my life?
How can I put into words the pain I feel inside of me to help you understand?
My parents have raised me to be the strong independent woman that I am.
They have taught me to discipline myself and always work 10x harder than everyone else.
They have warned me from a very early age …
I Am, Anonymous
I Am, Anonymous
SURGE
Hearing undocumented I want it to be for means of empowerment,
I am tired of the pity look, of the silence, of hesitation, of the thick air and the tension
Whenever I let people in.
When I let people in, I expect respect as a human being,
And not as a saving cause.
The last thing I ask is for reassurance or comfort
I had been undocumented for the last eleven years
Eleven years that I have internalized a distorted false narrative of who I am [excerpt]
The Waiting List: Addressing The Immediate And Long-Term Needs Of Victims Of Explosive Weapons In Syria., Hi
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This report looks at the challenges linked to the use of explosive weapons in the Syrian context for the provision of adequate immediate assistance and to plan for mid- to long-term assistance to the victims of explosive violence, to ensure their full recovery and inclusion into society. It is based on data and testimonies collected from humanitarian agencies, actors and patients across all areas of control in Syria. The testimony of Farah, a Syrian girl injured during the bombing of her school, and of her mother, is shared throughout the report to illustrate the challenges faced by victims.
The report …