‘One of a kind ‘ – 4th edition of Arab Science Journalism Forum talks Arab women in science journalism

‘One of a kind ‘ – 4th edition of Arab Science Journalism Forum talks Arab women in science journalism

The fourth edition of the Arab Science Journalism Forum was hosted this year by the Kamal Adham Center for Television and Digital Journalism in the School of Global Affairs and Public Policy at the American University in Cairo (AUC) – with this year’s edition being dedicated to the role Arab women play in science and scientific journalism.

Held on Sunday, December 17 in association with UNESCO, the online event has been hailed as “One of a kind” by the Director of the Kamal Adham Center, Hussein Amin.

With discussions in English and Arabic, the forum has proved to be “very powerful, successful, concluding with recommendations to provide solutions to many problems facing women in science journalism, in Egypt, and in the Arab region,” Amin added.

Attended by Arab scientists and researchers of all stripes, the event seeks to bridge the gap between the public and scientific world, breaking down complex scientific jargon into easily digestible information for the public.

Speaker Dr. Nouha Belaid touched on topics including climate change, supporting science journalism and providing accurate scientific information to the public.

The gap between women and men in science journalism

The forum’s first panel, titled Women in Science Journalism, covered the struggles facing Arab women in science