Reema Hamami, Women’s Studies Institute, Birzeit University
Dr. Hamami analyzed statistics that have made headlines in the last year and uncovered surprising cause and effects regarding women's roles in Palestinian Society, more open than it appears.
After the presentation at the Bir Zeit Women's Studies Institute, we ate in the student center cafeteria. The food was passable and the atmosphere was electric, the way universities are. Students seemed more at ease at the University than in other parts of the country. If I were a student, I wouldn't want to graduate.
Once lunch was over and we walked the campus looking for T-shirts that didn't exist, each of us got to meet with someone who matches some of our interests. I was teamed up with a fascinating writer who is passionate about her work and her country -- even with a traumatic personal history. She is driven to make something special out of her experiences and the future. I get to meet with her again tomorrow.
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