The Faculty of Information and Communication (FIC) at Antonine University (UA) continues the 2025–26 edition of “Les Jeudis de l’InfoCom” with a session dedicated to one of journalism’s most vital topics: safety.
This talk introduces students to the essential principles of safety and risk management in journalism. Building on the Samir Kassir Foundation’s adaptation of the James W. Foley Legacy Foundation Journalism Safety Modules to the Lebanese and Arab contexts, the session will raise awareness about physical, digital, and psychosocial safety for journalists.
The initiative also aims to foster a culture of preparedness and resilience among future media professionals, encouraging universities to integrate safety training as a core component of journalism education in Lebanon.
Event Details
Audience: FIC students
Date: Thursday, October 23, 2025
Time: 2:30–3:30 PM
Location: Hadat–Baabda Campus, Building G, Room G.3.7
Speaker: Ms. Widad Jarbouh
Speaker’s Biography
Ms. Widad Jarbouh is the Freedom of Expression Research Coordinator and Senior Researcher at the Samir Kassir Foundation’s SKeyes Center for Media and Cultural Freedom, which she joined in October 2010. She oversees the Lebanese and Palestinian portfolios and conducts media monitoring research on sensitive social and political issues.
Ms. Jarbouh served as the lead researcher for the Foundation’s “Media Ownership Monitor” project, conducted in partnership with Reporters Without Borders. She is also a trained focus group facilitator, specializing in citizens’ media consumption patterns.
She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and a Capacity-Building for Nonprofits Certificate from the Lebanese American University.
Stay aware, and let truth lead your story!
For more information, contact the FIC:
📧 assistant.fic@ua.edu.lb
📞 +961 5 927000 ext. 2401