Ep 22 - Ahmed Shihab-Eldin (Palestinian Journalist on Human Rights, Queer Egypt & Middle East Media)

In Episode 22 of The Enlightenment Podcast, Shamim and Hanan sit down with Ahmed Eldin, an Emmy-nominated journalist, producer, actor, and activist of Palestinian descent. Ahmed has built an impressive media career, including roles with The Huffington Post, VICE, and AJ+.His work includes the Emmy-nominated project Defining Middle Ground: The Next Generation of Muslim New Yorkers, and he has received various accolades, including a Webby Award. His documentary Queer Egypt Under Attack won multiple awards, including the Amnesty International UK Media Award for Digital Creativity and the British Journalism Award for Social Affairs, Diversity & Inclusion in 2023. The film focuses on the treatment of LGBTQI+ individuals in Egypt.In this episode, they discuss Ahmed's diverse career, his advocacy for human rights, and the challenges faced by marginalized communities in the Middle East.📽️ Watch Queer Egypt Under Attack here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GnSV0UVleRDon't forget to like, subscribe, and share your thoughts in the comments!#AhmedShihabEldin #EnlightenmentPodcast #QueerEgyptUnderAttack #LGBTQ #MiddleEast #HumanRights #Journalism #Activism #Podcast