Faces of Syria
12 people on Faces of Palestine were born in Syria.
Home to Palestinian refugees since 1948, including the Yarmouk camp in Damascus.
Among them
Asma Ghanem, Diana Al-Hadid and 10 othersMeet them
Standing with Palestine
People in Syria marching and gathering for Palestine.
A mural in Yarmouk campPhoto: Tobbe · Public domain · Source
Born in Syria
12 faces
Artsb. 1991Asma Ghanem
Avant-Garde Palestinian Sound Artist
Damascus, Syria
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Friend of Palestineb. 1981Diana Al-Hadid
Bridging Cultures Through Art
Aleppo, Syria
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Artsb. 1985Farah Saleh
Innovative Palestinian dancer, choreographer, blending memory, politics, and identity.
Palestinian refugee camp in Syria
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Palestinian Americansb. 1922Fayez Abdullah Sayegh
Influential Palestinian-American academic and diplomat
Kharaba, Syria
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Friend of Palestineb. 1962Hatem Ali
Influential Filmmaker and Actor.
Golan Heights, Syria
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Activismb. 1882Izz ad-Din al-Qassam
Influential leader, resistance, and preacher
Ladeqiya, Syria
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Artsb. 1988Majd Abdel Hamid
Innovative artist transforming trauma through embroidery and multimedia expressions.
Damascus, Syria
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Journalismb. 1950Nadia Hijab
Journalist and Influential advocate for Palestinian rights
Aleppo, Syria
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Educationb. 1949Sari Nusseibeh
Influential Palestinian Philosopher
Damascus, Syria
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Literatureb. 1951Suad Amiry
Architect, author; vividly narrates Palestinian life.
Damascus, Syria
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Palestinian Americansb. 1955Zeina Azzam
Prominent Poet and Activist
Syria
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Science & Techb. 1921Zuhair Al-Karmi
Pioneer in Education, Science and Media
Damascus, Syria
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