Fathima Hendricks

Fathima Hendricks is an academic and former activist known for her work at the University of Durban-Westville, where she has explored themes of resistance and solidarity in the context of Palestinian struggles. In her recent commentary, she emphasized the deeper meaning of 'sumud'—the Arabic term for steadfastness—beyond mere resilience, linking it to the sacrifices made by activists worldwide in their fight against oppression.