JAHA Film Festival is a radical and joyful celebration of trans, intersex, and nonbinary (TIN) film makers from the Global South. In a world that seeks to silence us, we reclaim our stories, amplify our voices, and fight for freedom and liberation through the transformative power of cinema. we are centering Palestinian voices as an interactive tissue that brings together liberation for all people.

Palestine is transcending the binary narrative imposed by Israel, the last European colony in the Arab region and one of the few remaining in the Global South. As Palestinian liberation fundamentally challenges the colonial narrative perpetuated by Israel's illegitimate presence, JAHA centers the intersectional stories of Palestinian transgender individuals. While deeply rooted in the specific Palestinian struggle, this focus illuminates the shared experiences of transgender communities across the Global South. JAHA's work revitalizes the spirit of freedom and sharpens the lens of film, bringing to light stories systematically suppressed by the intertwined forces of religious supremacy, colonial power, and new fascism – including Zionism and other totalitarian systems imposed by the Global North.

By foregrounding Palestinian transgender resistance, JAHA not only reclaims their narrative but also forges resonant solidarity, offering a vital blueprint for liberation that challenges intersecting oppressions faced by all marginalized genders under colonial and neo-fascist regimes worldwide.