NEW: AMEJA’s full statement on the comments about “civilized” countries, people that don’t “look like refugees” and the like in recent coverage of the war in Ukraine.
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Arab and Middle Eastern Journalists Association is an organization for media professionals of Arab and Middle Eastern descent. Become a member! ameja.org
- AMEJA has updated its resource guide for journalists covering Israel/Palestine. Don't leave out the context, use precise language, verify info from officials, interview Palestinians. And to news managers: Check on staffers who may be personally affected. ameja.wildapricot.org/resources/Docu…
- These are unacceptable conditions for any journalist. Our solidarity to colleagues facing this harassment.In the midst of a feminist revolution in Iran, female journalists and activists in exile are subjected to targeted harassment and smear campaigns. Last week it was @farnazfassihi. This week it was @sherryhakimi. Now my name is trending on Twitter, combined with threats and slurs.
- **Our first set of guidelines for Palestine/Israel coverage. Thanks to our friends @najournalists for your endorsement. Pls share w/editors & newsrooms.** ameja.org
- STATEMENT ON TREATMENT OF JOURNALISTS COVERING THE WAR IN PALESTINE AND ISRAEL The Arab and Middle Eastern Journalists Association (AMEJA) condemns the recent killing of journalists in Palestine, Israel, and Lebanon. Targeting journalists is a stark violation of press freedom
- As newsrooms look to improve their coverage of Palestine and Israel, we have released new guidance to ensure more accuracy, context, and nuance. (1/11) See here for the *full guide*: static1.squarespace.com/static/56f442f…
- AMEJA statement regarding the killing of journalist #ShireenAbuAkleh AMEJA mourns the loss of Shireen Abu Akleh and demands a transparent and independent investigation into the actions that led to her death.
- AMEJA calls on newsrooms to be mindful of implicit and explicit bias in Ukraine reporting and condemns examples of racist coverage that ascribes more importance to some victims of war over others. Full statement: ameja.org/news-1
- For some Muslims, hope, uncertainty after travel ban lifted. "Amid the celebrations are tales of dreams broken, families separated, savings used up and milestones missed, from births to graduations." @MariamFam @seldeeb apnews.com/article/joe-bi…
- The winner of the inaugural Walid El-Gabry Memorial Award is: "Sa'alouni El Nas" by freelance journalist @DanielGHajjar. Congratulations Danny! 🎉 #AMEJAAwards
- Due to the latest news in Jerusalem, we remind our colleagues to be mindful of context and language when reporting on Palestine and Israel. We offer guidance here👇🏼As newsrooms look to improve their coverage of Palestine and Israel, we have released new guidance to ensure more accuracy, context, and nuance. (1/11) See here for the *full guide*: static1.squarespace.com/static/56f442f…
- 📢We are thrilled to announce our jury for the inaugural AMEJA Awards recognizing exceptional journalism by and about Middle Eastern and North African communities: @BazziNYU, Nima Elbagir, @LeilaFadel, @kfahim, @AymanM, and @jrezaian!
- We’re proud to launch Re: Orient, a podcast featuring conversations with people in media who trace their roots back to the SWANA region. In this first episode, @LailaAlarian talks objectivity and discusses the killing of Shireen Abu Akleh. open.spotify.com/show/4qlFq3tdG…
