Rawan Damen

Rawan Damen, award-winning filmmaker and media strategist, leads ARIJ since 2020. She doubled its size, launched pioneering fact-checking, whistleblowing, and AI platforms, and oversaw 250+ investigations. With 25 years of experience, including 250+ films for Al Jazeera, she holds a master’s from Leeds and a 2015 Media Creativity Award.