Syrian Women Journalists Risk All To Chronicle War, Survival
Rizik Alabi sheds light on the courage and resilience of Syrian women journalists who have risked their lives to document the truth during the country’s long conflict. These women, including prominent voices like Sanaa Al-Ali, Salwa Abdul Rahman, and Rana Totenji, have defied societal norms and faced arrest, displacement, and violence to report on atrocities, share stories of survival, and advocate for change. Alabi highlights their transformative roles, from reporting bombings and massacres to publishing literary works and training future journalists.
This holiday season, give to:
Truth and understanding
The Media Line's intrepid correspondents are in Israel, Gaza, Lebanon, Syria and Pakistan providing first-person reporting.
They all said they cover it.
We see it.
We report with just one agenda: the truth.
Despite enduring immense challenges, including bombings, kidnappings, and restrictions imposed by the Syrian regime and other factions, these women have refused to be silenced. Al-Ali and Rahman’s firsthand accounts reveal how they combined journalism with survival, balancing responsibilities as mothers while documenting displacement and terror. Meanwhile, Totenji expanded her efforts into literature and media training, ensuring that the stories of Syria’s revolution and its people are not forgotten.
Alabi underscores that these women have not only chronicled Syria’s painful history but have also paved the way for a more inclusive future. As Alabi concludes, the sacrifices of these journalists highlight their demand for a vital role in shaping Syria’s post-conflict society. Read the full article on The Media Line for an in-depth exploration of these stories.
