Truth on the Ground: Uncovering Risks to Justice with Sharif Abdel Kouddous

Apr
11
6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
Event Status
As Scheduled
Presenter
Sharif Abdel Kouddous; Greg Victor, Moderator of Lecture and Founder of the International Free Expression Project

Hear first-hand accounts from journalist Sharif Abdel Kouddous as he discusses his work in elevating the realities of those fighting for justice. His discussion will be followed by a screening of his documentary on the killing of Shireen Abu Akleh, an Al Jazeera journalist based in the occupied West Bank, and a Q&A session with attendees. Sharif Abdel Kouddous is an independent journalist who has reported from across the Arab world, the United States, and internationally. He received a George Polk award for his investigation into the killing of Palestinian journalist Shireen Abu Akleh, an Emmy award for his coverage of the Trump administration’s Muslim travel ban, and an Izzy Award for his coverage of the 2011 Egyptian revolution. His work has been published and featured in The Nation, Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, Foreign Policy, and Democracy Now. 
The discussion will be facilitated by Greg Victor, Founder of the International Free Expression Project.

Hybrid event
Location
Zoom & In Person (4130 Posvar Hall)
Event Type
Lecture
Contact Email
eel58@pitt.edu
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