Authors

Issam A. Adwan

Issam A. Adwan is the project manager for We Are Not Numbers. In 2019, he was chosen by The Carter Center to be the first Palestinian independent observer for the Tunisian elections. Issam has started dedicating his life to activism and journalism since he was 18 years old during the 2012 war on Gaza. Issam has earned his bachelor's degree in English language and teaching methods from Al-Aqsa University and is currently working on his thesis for a master’s degree in Media Translation/Interpretation Studies at the Islamic University of Gaza. His passions are improving the learning experience for diverse populations, youth empowerment, social justice, and gender equality.

ARTICLES BY Issam A. Adwan

  • Palestinian Prisoners Amid COVID-19 Outbreak

    Palestinian Prisoners Amid COVID-19 Outbreak

    Palestinian prisoners are far more likely to contract COVID-19 than the general Palestinian population, even those living in dense refugee camps. They live with pervasive medical negligence, overcrowding, improper ventilation, lack of access to sanitation supplies and poor nutrition. These condi..