

Power That Doesn’t Hurt: Redefining Authority as Arab Women
Power wasn’t made for women like us. As Arab women, we’re often taught to fear power. Or to silence it. Or to borrow it carefully,
Lubna Albadawi is a Syrian-American journalist, filmmaker, and youth empowerment trainer based in the United States. With over a decade of experience in media and communication, she specializes in storytelling that amplifies underrepresented voices, especially those of women, refugees, and youth from conflict-affected regions. She holds a master’s degree in Communication from the University of Nebraska Omaha and is a fellow of several international programs, including Common Ground Journalism and the Institute for Economics and Peace. As a social media strategist, podcast producer, and women’s rights advocate, Lubna blends creative expression with educational impact, working at the intersection of media, peacebuilding, and community development.
Power wasn’t made for women like us. As Arab women, we’re often taught to fear power. Or to silence it. Or to borrow it carefully,
In a world that won’t stop talking, choosing not to speak is radical. We live in an age of constant statements. Constant content. Constant noise.
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I didn’t choose filmmaking. It chose me the moment I realized silence was no longer an option. As an Arab woman, I grew up in