Lubna Albadawi

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.

Lubna Albadawi

PR for Activism: Using Strategy to Be Heard

When people think of public relations, they imagine glossy events, corporate slogans, and influencers sipping lattes.But for activists — especially Arab women fighting for visibility