Hillary Kipnis is a US attorney with a background in law, conflict, and security and international law, and she is currently pursuing a PhD at the University of Brighton. She is here in Palestine to meet with women and research the role of sports and physical activity in the lives of Palestinian women. Hillary wants to use her research to make a positive difference for all of Palestine, part of which will be to break down the negative “terrorist” stereotyping that Palestinians endure, and showcase a side of Palestine that many don’t see or focus on – strong and intelligent women. If you have any personal stories to share, please get in touch! h.kipnis@brighton.ac.uk