Rawan Damen
Director General - ARIJ. Arab Journalist.
- 💡 Live | Unlearning Privacy Happening now! At Mozilla Festival - Udbhav Tiwari @signal.org : “Privacy is not a luxury. It is a human right”. Featuring also @alexhanna.bsky.social & Lauren Hendry Parsons @mozilla.org #Privacy #DataProtection #Mozilla #MozFest
- Reposted by Rawan DamenHappening now at our #MozFest stage in Barcelona: Unlearning Privacy with Udbhav Tiwari from Signal, @alexhanna.bsky.social, DAIR Institute, and Lauren Hendry Parsons, Mozilla Foundation. Follow the live stream 🔴📽️ -> www.youtube.com/watch?v=zT6W...
- Reposted by Rawan DamenRead the first commentary by @leticiabode.bsky.social & @pfchap.bsky.social here 👉 www.techpolicy.press/seeing-the-d... And stay tuned this week for new essays and our launch event at #MozFest 2025 in Barcelona, where we’ll discuss the future of data access, research, and platform accountability.
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- My first time at Mozilla Festival in #Barcalona Very interesting discussions. Do you want to know about AI in Arabic language? Do you want to collaborate with a huge network of journalists & fact checkers in the Arab World? Join me Sun@14:45 PM at B1. Thanks @mozilla.org #MozFest
- Reposted by Rawan DamenNabiha Syed and @ruha9.bsky.social in conversation on the main stage at #MozFest
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- Now | At Mozilla Festival in #Barcelona Opening - Ruha Benjamin @ruha9.bsky.social Department of African American Studies, Princeton University - #Gaza & genocide is in the heart of “imagination” comprehensive way of thinking. #MozFest
- If you are at IPI in Vienna today, come to our panel “Ending Impunity in Gaza” at 12 noon at “Maria Theresia Room” with a central question: how can we end the cycle of impunity for the killing of journalists? #IPIWoCo25 @globalfreemedia.bsky.social
- Reposted by Rawan DamenEach life lost is more than a statistic—every journalist was a person, not just a colleague, but a target. Yesterday, @rdamen.bsky.social, ARIJ's Director General delivered a powerful speech during #iMEdDIJF25 in the session “She Wasn’t Just a Colleague — She Was a Target.”
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- Reposted by Rawan DamenAt yesterday's #DWFreedom deep-dive, researcher Samar Sabry and regional experts @rdamen.bsky.social and @amhanna.bsky.social explored our State of Media Development Report's findings and recommendations for the Middle East and Northern Africa. Read more here: lnkd.in/enggp8Ss
- The Guardian's great, former Middle East correspondent David Hirst has left our world. He was a deep serious voice in my documentary Al Nakba. youtu.be/H7FML0wzJ6A?...
- Reposted by Rawan DamenWe are proud to announce that ARIJ Director General, @rdamen.bsky.social, has been elected for the @gfmd.info steering committee. Rawan Damen joins 16 other members in the committee, 13 of whom are women. More details ⬇️ gfmd.info/steering-com...
- Our journalists are dying. Help us stop this. #PressFreedom #JournalismIsNotaCrime
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- Reposted by Rawan DamenJustin Timberlake concert scheduled for next week in the Georgian capital, Tbilisi, has prompted local backlash in the form of an online petition calling for the American pop artist to condemn what it describes as a “dark authoritarian turn” in the country. www.occrp.org/en/news/fans...
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- Thanks @gfmd.info members for the trust 🌷🙏
- We are proud to announce that ARIJ Director General, @rdamen.bsky.social, has been elected for the @gfmd.info steering committee. Rawan Damen joins 16 other members in the committee, 13 of whom are women. More details ⬇️ gfmd.info/steering-com...
- Reposted by Rawan Damen📣 ARIJ Director General @rdamen.bsky.social will speak at “Connected & Protected: Community Responses to Digital Harms in Jordan”. 🗓️17 July 📍Fairmont Amman | 🕐 12:30–15:30 The event brings together voices from media, tech, gov & civil society to explore how tech can empower—not harm—communities.
- Reposted by Rawan Damen⭕️ This week, ARIJ Board of Directors meeting convened in Copenhagen to review strategic priorities for the second half of 2025. The discussions focused on navigating funding cuts & regional political turbulence, investigative reports, fact-checking, and AI at ARIJ.
- Reposted by Rawan Damen🏆 @oneworldmedia.bsky.social announced that ARIJ has won the 2025 Press Freedom Award at the ceremony held on the evening of Wednesday, June 25, in London, UK. This award is presented to an independent media organization based in the Global South that uses journalism to spotlight pressing issues.
- Reposted by Rawan DamenFor over 20 years, ARIJ has been more than a hub for investigative journalism — it’s a network of strong professional ties extending beyond the newsroom. These testimonials remind us that real change happens through collaboration with those who share our commitment to responsibility and accuracy.
- Reposted by Rawan Damen🏆 Proud Moment for ARIJ🏆 We are thrilled to announce that we have won the Press Freedom Award from @oneworldmedia.bsky.social This prestigious award honors an independent media organisation based in the Global South that uses journalism to spotlight pressing issues.
- Reposted by Rawan Damen@rdamen.bsky.social , ARIJ Director General, after announcing that ARIJ won the Press Freedom Award by @oneworldmedia.bsky.social . This award is presented to an independent media organization based in the Global South that uses journalism to spotlight pressing issues. #OWMAwards2025
- هناك أمل.. الليلة فرنا في أريج بجائزة حرية الصحافة المرموقة في لندن، من بين جميع المؤسسات الإعلامية المستقلة في جنوب العالم. هناك أمل.. الليلة وانا اسير في شوارع ريكيافيك في ايسلند، أجد من لا ينسى صحفيي #غزة و #فلسطين #هناك_أمل @oneworldmedia.bsky.social
- So proud of all ARIJeans & ARIJ Team 👏🎉
- 🏆 Proud Moment for ARIJ🏆 We are thrilled to announce that we have won the Press Freedom Award from @oneworldmedia.bsky.social This prestigious award honors an independent media organisation based in the Global South that uses journalism to spotlight pressing issues.
- نحن اليوم كما كنا بالأمس وكما سنكون غدا… لكن السباق مع الزمن أصبح أكثر صعوبة وأكثر إيلاما.
- Reposted by Rawan DamenARIJ has joined 130+ global press freedom & media organizations in signing a letter coordinated by @pressfreedom.bsky.social & @rsf-interfr.bsky.social urging unrestricted access for international journalists to #Gaza & calling to protect all journalists reporting from Gaza⬇️ cpj.org/2025/06/cpj-...
- Reposted by Rawan DamenOn #WorldPressFreedomDay, we remember Shireen Abu Akleh, who was killed 3 years ago. Her killer remains free without accountability. In honor of her memory, we are proud to announce the selection of Palestinian journalist Zarifa Hassan from Gaza for the third edition of this fellowship. #WPFD2025
- Reposted by Rawan DamenWe have just opened submissions to the ARIJ awards for Arab investigative reporting, and we are pleased to announce our jury for this year Submission to the awards is open until 31 August 2025. Here is a quick look at our jury members ⬇️
- Reposted by Rawan Damen🤝🏻We're proud of the ongoing collaboration & the MOU signed between us and the Applied Science Private University (ASU) in Jordan, aimed at strengthening partnership, networking, and promoting a culture of investigative journalism, as well as teaching ARIJ’s investigative journalism curriculum.
- Reposted by Rawan DamenHow can an investigative project on the war in #Gaza be transformed into an art exhibition that portrays the stories of journalists? This is what the UNPRESS exhibition accomplished at ARIJ's 17th Annual Forum, showcasing the #GazaProject through artistic sculptures & artwork. youtu.be/yYSw5fW5fWQ"
- Reposted by Rawan DamenIn all these types of crimes, command responsibility is when the leadership is aware of the crimes committed and fails to carry out accountability or punish those responsible.
- Reposted by Rawan Damen◆︎ Genocide: The intent to destroy a group of people based on ethnic, religious, or national identity. ◆︎ Crimes against humanity: Systematic attacks against civilian populations. ◆︎ War crimes: Armed conflicts resulting in the killing of civilians and military personnel.
- Reposted by Rawan Damen⭕️ In the webinar "Introduction to International Criminal Justice," Thierry Cruvellier, Editor-in-Chief of Justice Info, focused on the differences between genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes.🧵
- Reposted by Rawan DamenHappening now | ARIJ reveals how Israel is systematically targeting Palestinian journalists in #Gaza. Investigations that demand attention.
- Reposted by Rawan DamenCovering war crimes or international justice issues? This webinar will give you the tools & legal clarity you need. 📌Genocide vs. war crimes vs. crimes against humanity–explained 📌How tribunals work 📌How to report complex cases clearly & responsibly 📅May 6 | 🕗20:00 (GMT+3) arij.me/Criminal-Justice
- Reposted by Rawan Damen📣 This is your chance to support our work! In today’s world, investigative journalism faces shrinking funding and rising threats. We just launched our donation campaign — and your support matters more than ever. Donate today 👉🏽 arij.net/support-us/ #WorldPressFreedomDay #WPFD2025
- Reposted by Rawan Damen🤖 On May 3, the world celebrates #WorldPressFreedomDay. This year, the theme is Reporting in the Brave New World – The Impact of AI on Press Freedom. Based on our work & experience in using AI, we have updated our AI strategy. Check the latest updates in Arabic ➡️ arij.net/ai/playbook/arij-st...
- Reposted by Rawan DamenGot an idea for #ARIJ25? Let’s hear it! We’re building the agenda for ARIJ’s 18th Annual Forum, and your input matters. 🎤 Suggest a session, lead a workshop, or highlight a key topic. 🌐 Registration is open 👉 arij25.arij.net/en.html
- Reposted by Rawan DamenApril 30 sessions 📌Closing Event – Gaza: Reporting Against All Odds ⏰ 19:00 📍Friche de la Belle de Mai @rdamen.bsky.social @sajamortada.bsky.social
- Reposted by Rawan DamenApril 29 sessions 📌AI & Journalism: Mediterranean Media’s Shared Challenge ⏰ 11:00 📍Palais du Pharo - Auditorium 📌How to Protect Yourself Against Fake News ⏰ 14:00 📍Palais du Pharo - Room 120 📌Promoting Investigative Journalism in Africa and the MENA Region ⏰ 17:00 📍Palais du Pharo - Room 120
- Reposted by Rawan DamenMarseille, here we go! See you today at the 2025 Mediterranean Agora for Journalism We are proud to be partnering and participating in several important events this year. ARIJ’s Director General, Rawan Damen, and AFCN’s Manager, Saja Mortada, will be moderating/speaking in the following sessions ⤵️
- Reposted by Rawan DamenNow | @Mortada Saja on “how to protect yourself against fake news?” in Marseilles.
- Reposted by Rawan Damenفي مرسيليا | مديرة الشبكة سجى مرتضى @sajamortada.bsky.social تدير ندوة حول الذكاء الاصطناعي والصحافة في كلا طرفي البحر المتوسط
- Reposted by Rawan DamenThanks LesAssises for organizing with @mediagfmd.bsky.social @tomlawmedia.bsky.social an honest fruitful meeting. Our director general @rdamen.bsky.social & our AFCNet manager @sajamortada.bsky.social presented ARIJ’s crises management priorities.
- If you are at LesAssises in Marseille I am moderating a session today afternoon: 📌 Promoting Investigative Journalism in Africa and the MENA Region 📅 April 29 | 17:00 📍 Palais du Pharo - Room 120
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- Reposted by Rawan Damen1️⃣ Decentralising Media Support for the World's Majority www.youtube.com/live/pUrN5bO... @rdamen.bsky.social
- Goodbye, #Perugia. You never fail to inspire. Until we meet again—Italy, you’ll always hold a piece of my heart. #IJF25
- In these incredibly tough political and financial times, sharing hard-earned lessons, bold ways to fight back, and thinking beyond the usual paths is more vital than ever. Grateful for the honest talks—and the smiles that keep me going. #IJF25
- Friday April 11 at 16:00 Perugia time | How Israel is targeting Palestinian journalists? Top-notch investigations in 5 languages: Arabic, English, French, German & Hebrew. #GazaProject: collaborative investigations without access", at: Teatro della Sapienza. #IJF25
- According to @pressfreedom.bsky.social, 167 Palestinian journalists were killed by Israel in the past 18 months. That is 1 journalist every 3 days. Join us➡️ "The #GazaProject: collaborative investigations without access" @manisha.bsky.social @laurentrichard.bsky.social @frederikobermaier.com
- Reposted by Rawan Damen❝At @fullfact.org, we don’t use AI to do fact-checking. We use it to ✅ Help identify the most important things to fact-check each day ✅ Find repeats of things we have previously checked ✅ Help speed up the process of fact-checking❞ @mrdudders.bsky.social, Head of AI at @fullfact.org, at the #IJF25
- Reposted by Rawan Damen❝We can say that technology shapes the infrastructure of journalism. This means that you have a few private companies with immense power, & these companies are aligned with specific political agendas.❞ Alexandra Buccianti, Principal of Global Programmes at @luminategroup.bsky.social, at the #IJF25
- Reposted by Rawan Damen❝A growing concern is the appropriation of trade secrets. In that case, tech companies could argue you are using their copyright & intellectual property, so it is a discussion of protecting commercial secrets rather than human rights❞ @mediadefence.bsky.social CEO @cegaio.bsky.social, at #IJF25
- Perugia feels like a group therapy this year — a space to reflect, recharge, and remember we're not alone in this fight. Grateful for every honest conversation and shared purpose. #IJF25
- Reposted by Rawan Damen🎙️“We believe not only in building regional networks but also in creating regional solutions to local & national challenges" ARIJ Director General @rdamen.bsky.social from #IJF25 session “Decentralising media support for the world's majority”
- Reposted by Rawan Damen🎙️ “Cross-regional collaboration is at the heart of our work. With journalists in places like #Gaza and #Lebanon under systematic targeting, and with journalism itself under attack, it’s clear we need new, bold models to stand our ground.” ARIJ Director General @rdamen.bsky.social from #ijf25
- Reposted by Rawan Damen🇮🇹 Hello from #Perugia! The ARIJ team is attending the #IJF25. Here are our sessions in the next two days ⬇️ @rdamen.bsky.social @frederikobermaier.com
- ARIJ at #IJF25 🤞
- 📢 See you in Perugia for the International Journalism Festival! 🌍🎙️ This year, ARIJ's Chairperson Zahera Harb, board member @frederikobermaier.com, Director General @rdamen.bsky.social & Executive Editor Hoda Osman will be speaking in 4 sessions at #IJF25. 📅 9 -13 April 2025 📍Perugia, Italy
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