I am thrilled to have played a role in the Fourth edition of the 4th Arab Science Journalism Forum, a distinguished event organized by the American University of Cairo in collaboration with UNESCO, where I had the honor of serving as a Keynote speaker. During my presentation, I took the opportunity to shed light on the invaluable experiences of women in science journalistm, mainly focusing on their contributions and challenges at COP28.
The forum provided a unique platform to engage with the audience, sharing insights and fostering discussions on the role of women in science journalism.
Following my session, I had the pleasure of immersing myself in the diverse perspectives of my fellow science journalists during their interventions. Their stories resonated deeply with me. The reminiscence of my mother’s decision to leave the journalism field to prioritize caring for me added a personal touch to the discussions.
The challenges journalists face, both professionally and personally, underscore the importance of their work in bringing stories to light. It is a testament to the resilience and passion that drive female science journalists to contribute meaningfully to the field despite its inherent difficulties.
Étiquette : Nouha Belaid
I had the opportunity to organize a panel discussion during the 3rd edition of the Arab Forum of Science Media and Communication, which took place at Sharjah University. The panel focused on the role of media and the importance of health communication in raising awareness about health issues.
This year, covering COP27 for my media, « Madha Yahduth, » and several African radios was an incredible opportunity. I never expected it to be such a chance for daily networking and meeting with politicians, policymakers, and civil society leaders. It was surreal to be on the same bus as the ex-Australian Minister of Defense or to interview African Ministers.
This is a panel analysis and discussion of the impacts of COVID-19 on the media industry and what the pandemic revealed about the true nature of women’s rights and gender equality in Africa and the media and how women might be better supported in a post-pandemic world.
Session Papers:
Comfort Ojoma Ukwela- Impact of Covid-19 on the Nigerian Media: A Testimony of Resilience amidst Daunting Challenges
Nouha Belaid – How Tunisian Media have covered the COVID-19 crisis.
Gladness Hemedi Munuo- From the crisis resolving center, Tanzania.
Lilian Khatondi Mukoche- Role of Community Radio Stations in COVID-19 Prevention and Management in Kakamega County- Kenya).
Dr Noha Atef – How has Covid-19 Has Benefitted Journalists in North Africa?
Objectives of this panel
To interrogate how Africa’s media, cultural and creative industries are adapting following lessons learned during the pandemic.
To discuss what the pandemic revealed about the true status of women’s rights and gender equality in Africa and the media and how women might be better supported in a post-pandemic world.
Outcomes of this panel
Strategies on building resilience in a post-pandemic world and a new commitment from policy actors and stakeholders in the media industry under the African’s Union strategy of Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment.
Bien que la scène médiatique soit en crise en absence de recettes publicitaires, nous avons choisi de lancer notre média pour répondre à la demande des citoyens. Ces citoyens qui n’ont plus confiance malheureusement en les médias classiques. « Madha-yahduth » est donc, un site d’informations proposées par le citoyen, vérifiées par le journaliste, dans un cadre 100% participatif.
Publié en deux langues (arabe et français), il permettra aux citoyens tunisiens de participer à informer les visiteurs du site, autrement de l’actualité de leurs pays, notamment de ce qui se passe dans les zones rurales et non couvertes par les médias classiques.
Ses principales missions sont l’information par les citoyens, le soutien à la liberté d’expression, la gouvernance participative et le partage d’une information fiable et crédible.
شاركت مؤخرا بحلقة النقاش التي نظمتها مؤسسة إف. ام. فوندايشون، حول المعلومة في وقت الأزمات، قدمنا من خلالها موقعنا « ماذا يحدث؟ » كحل لمقاومة الأخبار الزائفة في عصر منصات التواصل الاجتماعي، إذ يقوم الصحفي من جهته بالتثبت من مصداقية الاخبار التي يرسلها المواطن، ويشارك المواطن بدوره في تقديم معلومات عن حدث لم تستطع وسائل الاعلام التقلدية تغطيته. وكان قد ادار هذه الحلقة النقاشية الزميلة صبرين قوبنطيني المديرة التنفيذية لـIfm Fondation . كما تحدث الزملاء الصحفيون رباب علوي وحلمي بوزويتة عن تجارب مؤسساتهما الاعلاميةوغيره من التفاصيل
In September 2021, I had the opportunity to participate in the second edition of the « Media and Science » Forum, which was organized by the Goethe Institute in Cairo, Egypt.
During the conference, my speech focused on the coverage of the first wave of the Coronavirus crisis by Tunisian journalists. The event brought together various actors from the media and scientific fields, highlighting the important role of science journalism in the coming years.
TUNISIA AFRIQUE PRESS– Participants in a meeting in Tunis on Tuesday on « trust in the media and disinformation in the context of a pandemic » were unanimous in stressing the need to fight against the spread of fake news.
J’ai eu le plaisir de participer ces deux dernières semaines au laboratoire des idées organisé par DW Akadémie en présence des acteurs du domaine des médias dans le monde arabe, autour du journalisme constructif.
On Saturday, April 17, 2021, the curtain fell on the training programme on science journalism, whose detailed program I have developed within the framework of Yemeni Humanitarian Journalism Foundation’s activities, targeting 12 Arab journalists (Morocco, Iraq, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Sudan and Algeria).
أسدل الستار يوم السبت 17 أبريل 2021 على الدورة التدريبية حول الصحافة العلمية الذي قمت بوضع برنامجها التفصيلي في إطار نشاطات مؤسسة الصحافة الإنسانيّة اليمنيّة، والذي يستهدف 12 صحفي وصحفية من دول الوطن العربي (المغرب والعراق ومصر والأردن ولبنان والسعودية واليمن والسودان والجزائر).
On Saturday, April 17, 2021, the curtain fell on the training programme on science journalism, whose detailed program I have developed within the framework of Yemeni Humanitarian Journalism Foundation’s activities, targeting 12 Arab journalists (Morocco, Iraq, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Sudan and Algeria).
أسدل الستار يوم السبت 17 أبريل 2021 على الدورة التدريبية حول الصحافة العلمية الذي قمت بوضع برنامجها التفصيلي في إطار نشاطات مؤسسة الصحافة الإنسانيّة اليمنيّة، والذي يستهدف 12 صحفي وصحفية من دول الوطن العربي (المغرب والعراق ومصر والأردن ولبنان والسعودية واليمن والسودان والجزائر).