“It’s Bisan from Gaza and I’m Still Alive.”
You’ve probably heard this powerful line before. It’s the iconic opening of Bisan Owda’s series “It’s Bisan from Gaza and I’m Still Alive” with AJ+.
As a Palestinian journalist and filmmaker, Owda has captured global attention with her gripping storytelling and raw reporting from the heart of Gaza’s ongoing genocide.
Now, Bisan Owda is up for a News and Documentary Emmy Award for this very series. This further cements her place in the hearts and minds of people around the world.
Live Reporting From a Genocide
Racking up over 40 million views across various platforms, “It’s Bisan from Gaza and I’m Still Alive” highlights the daily struggles of Gazans who have faced ongoing violence since October 7, 2023.
Through Owda’s eyes, the whole world gets to witness the harsh realities and tragedies happening in Palestine.
A Career Dedicated to Her People
From the very start of her career, the brave Owda has shared the stories of Palestinians, showing how the beauty of Palestine empowers her as a woman. Her work has always captured the joy and simplicity of life for many Gazans before the tragic events of October 7th.
Other Awards
In June, Owda was honored with the Peabody Award for the same series, accepting it from a Palestinian refugee camp.
Besides that, all Palestinian journalists covering the genocide in Gaza have been awarded UNESCO’s World Press Freedom Prize, highlighting their crucial role in documenting these brutal realities.
Bisan Owda: A Source of Inspiration
The winners of the News & Documentary Emmy Awards will be announced at the end of September. But Bisan has already won the game when it comes to strength, commitment, and hope!
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