The presented article takes the perspective of critical pedagogy, considering storytelling as a transformative tool to give voice to people who have lost the right to speak. This perspective guided the analysis of narratives from Palestine, particularly Gaza, in order to bring out the concept of sumud in relation to vulnerabilities in contexts of war. Through the intersectional narrative analysis of the writings published by We Are Not Numbers, the article explores how life stories can become a lens to explore power dynamics, inequalities and the emancipatory potential of education. The hope is that these narratives can be used in education within intercultural education to develop empathy and awareness of human rights.