Sumud Podcast: Inspired by Palestine9 Jan 2025

Huwaida Arraf

On today’s #SumudPodcast episode, we are joined by Huwaida Arraf, a Palestinian-American attorney, activist, former U.S. Congress candidate, and co-founder of the International Solidarity Movement. Huwaida has spent her life advocating for justice, human rights, and the liberation of Palestine. Her extensive activism efforts include a leading role in the Free Gaza Movement and organizing the Gaza Freedom Flotilla. In this episode, Huwaida reflects on her family’s journey from Palestine to the U.S., her experiences with international solidarity, and the important role of grassroots activism. She also delves into the challenges of balancing motherhood with activism and the mental and emotional impact of witnessing ongoing atrocities in Gaza. 🎧 Watch the full episode to learn more: https://sumudpod.com 📲 Follow our host: @DrEdHasan 📲 Follow our guest: @huwaida.arraf | https://palsolidarity.org/join/ Special thanks to Zeina Ashrawi Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 02:06 Huwaida’s Background as a Palestinian-American 06:22 Choosing to Give Birth in Palestine Without Her Husband 09:58 Risking Her Life for Resistance 17:32 Building Momentum for Palestine’s Cause 44:13 Including Her Children in Activism 52:17 Arrested and Nearly Missing Her Wedding 57:13 Her Experience as a Palestinian with a Jewish Husband 01:01:14 Reflections on Her Experience with the Democratic Party 🎙️ Don’t forget to follow, like, and share to help amplify Palestinian voices and stories! #HuwaidaArraf #Resistance #Activism Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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