Sabah’s early career was shaped by her academic and advocacy work on Palestine. With a focus on the intersections of media, politics, identity, and power, this chapter took her from university campuses in the West Bank to diplomatic circles in London. Her work during this period laid the foundation for her long-standing commitment to justice, visibility, and systems-level change.

Approach & Ethos

Sabah’s approach during this period was guided by care, respect, and clarity of purpose. She carried her academic grounding into real-world advocacy, offering not just intellectual insight but a strong emotional commitment to justice and voice. This early work anchored her values — equity, dignity, and visibility — which continue to guide her across every project she now leads.

Standing in Solidarity with Palestinians

• Completed postgraduate studies at SOAS, with a thesis exploring the architectural representations of control and identity under occupation.

   

• Spent three summers working in the West Bank, supporting right-to-education campaigns and documenting human rights barriers faced by Palestinian students.

   

• Worked with Birzeit and An-Najah Universities, providing support to local campaigners and strengthening the visibility of student voices.

   

• Joined the Palestinian Mission in the UK, contributing to public diplomacy through speechwriting, outreach, and advocacy strategy.

   

• Collaborated with the Arab British Chamber of Commerce to support cultural and trade initiatives that celebrated Palestinian identity and promoted Palestinian-made products.

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“That work taught me that justice isn’t theoretical — it’s lived. And visibility, when done right, is its own form of power.”