I am an investigative journalist, born in Damascus to a family that fought for freedom and democratic values for many years in Syria. That's why I decided to focus my work on human rights violations, women's and minorities' rights, and war crimes, especially in conflict areas in the Middle East and North Africa.
I have closely covered the war in Syria for over ten years and participated in major cross-border investigations. My stories have been published in European, American, and Arab media outlets in more than seven languages.
I was honored to receive the "Jim Hoge Legacy" Grant from the International Center for Journalists, which is awarded to journalists who are reshaping the journalism landscape in their countries. I was also shortlisted for the Arab Investigative Reporters (ARIJ) award.
As an experienced journalism trainer, I conduct training programs for hundreds of journalists and media organizations in Syria, Yemen, Libya, Tunisia, Afghanistan, and other conflict areas. I specialize in advanced journalism, including investigative journalism, fact-checking, crisis and conflict coverage, environmental investigative journalism, digital journalism and Media Business development.
Additionally, I am the founder and editor of the Women Who Won the War, The Arab Women Investigative Journalists Network.
Following the fall of the Syrian regime in late 2024,I am now living between the Netherlands and Damascus!