Salma Khadra Jayyusi
2021 Literature Laureate
“The greatest struggle and the greatest triumph of Palestinian writers lies in their refusal to become humanity’s cringing victims.”
Sliman Mansour
2021 Art Laureate
“After listening to the testimonies of many Palestinian artists about their childhood after the Nakba and under the Occupation, I believe that true talent emerges in defiance of all the forces of oppression, subjugation, and denial.”
Loay Elbasyouni
2021 Science Laureate
“Everybody can participate in space exploration and research; it’s not limited only to governments anymore.”