When the World Sleeps

Francesca Albanese's 'When the World Sleeps' compiles stories, analysis, and reflections on the Palestinian experience under occupation, drawing on firsthand testimonies and her work as a U.N.

Special Rapporteur.

The book examines the human cost of prolonged conflict, detailing abuses, displacement, and structural violence faced by Palestinians.

Albanese situates individual narratives within broader legal and political frameworks, critiquing international responses and accountability mechanisms.

The work aims to bear witness to suffering while calling for justice, reparations, and systemic change.

Its blend of reportage, legal insight, and moral argument seeks to mobilize readers to understand and act on the Palestinian plight.