“People call me an activist. I do not like that word. I just live the way that I think I want to live.” - Umayya Abu-Hanna

What does it mean to be a “pro-Palestinian” advocate in the West today? In this episode, we sit down with Umayya Abu-Hanna, an award-winning Palestinian-Finnish journalist, writer, and activist. Born in Haifa and having lived for many years in Helsinki and Amsterdam, Umayya brings her unique perspective shaped by diverse lived experiences.

In this episode of Radio Palestine/Israel, we explore how personal narrative and national heritage intertwine. Join us as we delve into a rich and complex human story behind the Palestinian narrative. We offer a space for introspection with a long-standing advocate for Palestinian rights in Europe. Are you ready to listen?

*Views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the podcast producers.