About Henna

Henna Platform was founded in 2021 by artists, activists and academics from the Middle East, refugees and immigrants concerned with of the issues justice and liberation.

Henna Platform produces knowledge and culture related to the political and social conditions in the Middle East and in the diaspora. In both Arabic and English, Henna produces in-depth written knowledge in the form of articles, research and investigations. It also organizes and produces cultural and artistic events across Canada.

With equity and courage as core values, Henna empowers Arabic-speaking refugees and newcomers from different backgrounds to narrate their stories and produce knowledge about themselves and their contexts.  We delve into complexities while trying to understand ourselves and the world to gain a deeper understanding necessary for strategic change-making.

The word Henna in Arabic has two meanings: the first is henna, which is used for decoration and is an authentic symbol in Arab culture. The second is “us,” in the Bedouin dialect.

Those who wish to cooperate with Henna can contact us at the following email: Info@hennaplatform.com