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Laila El-Haddad

Author, activist, providing unique insights into Palestinian life and rights.

Born
1978
Born in
Kuwait
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El-Haddad's impactful work as an author, journalist, and activist provides a poignant look into the lives of Palestinians, especially in Gaza. Her books and documentaries offer much-needed narratives that highlight the human aspects of the Palestinian struggle and culture.

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Laila El-Haddad is a Palestinian author, journalist, documentarian, and public speaker. Her work often explores the intersection of food, politics, and identity, and she has provided coverage and analysis of significant events in Gaza.

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Milestones

The moments that shaped Laila’s path.

  1. 2000

    BA from Duke University (2000).

  2. 2002

    Master in Public Policy from Harvard Kennedy School (2002).

  3. 2003-2007

    Al Jazeera English Gaza correspondent (2003-2007).

  4. Co-directed the documentary "Tunnel Trade.".

  5. 2014

    Appeared in CNN's "Parts Unknown" (2014).

Legacy

What they built, changed and left behind.

  1. Author of "Gaza Mom" and co-author of "The Gaza Kitchen.".

  2. Co-editor of the anthology "Gaza Unsilenced.".

  3. Provided insightful coverage of Gaza Disengagement and Palestinian elections.

  4. Recipient of the ‘Best Arab Cuisine Book’ award and other literary honors.

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  5. Advocacy for Palestinian rights and volunteer work with Syrian refugees.

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