Reem Maghribi is a social activist, communications professional, oral historian, gender specialist, proud mother, practicing poet and exhibited artist. Her research and much of her writing explore the nexus between conflict, displacement and belonging. She has roots in a number of Arab and European countries; some she was born with, others she planted during her many migrations. She currently resides in Larnaca, working as a UN consultant; practicing as a narrative, visual and performance artist; and running the non-profit organization Sharq.Org, which focuses on community building and story sharing.