About me
Farah Maraqa is a journalist, analytical writer, and media scholar of Palestinian background, specialising in human rights, media literacy, and conflict-sensitive journalism. With nearly fifteen years of experience, she has worked across print, television, and digital media with international outlets and civil society organisations, including Deutsche Welle in Germany, where she served as a senior political producer and regular analytical guest, covering political and social developments in the Middle East, Europe, and beyond.
Farah is currently a PhD candidate in Media and Politics at the University of Exeter, where her research examines German media coverage of Palestine and the representation of Palestinians and Palestine solidarity movements. She is also a media and research advisor to the Bystanders No More initiative and the host of its interview series, which focuses on media responsibility, public engagement, and the intersectional dimensions of international solidarity with Gaza and Palestine.