Understanding the Benefits of Breastfeeding

By: Yasmin Hammami  Introduction:  In recognition of Breastfeeding Awareness Month, it is important to highlight the benefits and options available for infant nutrition. Breastfeeding is often considered the gold standard for nourishing newborns, offering a...

A Dua for Reproductive Justice

Bismilah ar-rahman ar-rahim. I begin today in the name of our Lord – most gracious, most merciful. We are rooted in the whole of Bismillah, which contains the two words Raḥmān and Raḥīm, or divine mercy and compassion. Raḥmān and Raḥīm find their roots in the...

Grieving for Palestine

Artwork by Aya Mobaydeen (@aya_mobaydeen) of a Palestinian elder in traditional thobe surrounded by Palestinian landmarks and floral motifs Here at HEART, we are overwhelmed with grief and rage  as we bear witness to the blatant genocide of Palestinians and the...