Draft:Rania Ali

Rania Ali (born August 26, 1995) is a film maker and cinematographer known for Escape From Syria: Rania's Odyssey, Rania's Flukt and Rania's Kamp.

She is a Syrian journalist, filmmaker, public speaker, and human rights defender who has gained recognition for her significant contributions in documenting the Syrian refugee crisis and the challenges faced by those displaced by the conflict.

Early life and education
Rania Ali was born on August 26, 1995 in Raqqa, Syria.

She holds a degree in International Relations and Development studies.



Career
Ali began her journalism career as a freelance reporter, covering the ongoing conflict in Syria and documenting human rights violations in her hometown of Raqqa. In 2016, she filmed the short documentary, "Escape from Syria: Rania's Odyssey," which chronicled her journey from Syria to Europe. The film gained significant recognition and brought attention to the plight of refugees fleeing the Syrian conflict.

Ali has since continued to work as a journalist and filmmaker, covering the refugee crisis and other humanitarian issues. She has worked with governments, advocating for projects and funding to safeguard human rights defenders.

As a public speaker, Ali has addressed various forums and platforms, including TEDx, Nobel Peace Center , European Commission , European Council, and UK Parliament, amongst others, to raise awareness of the situation in Syria and the need for international support. Ali has also worked with international organisations such as Amnesty International, the United Nations, UN affiliated organisations, Terre Des Hommes , Council of Europe, IFOUND , and others as a project manager, multimedia strategy expert and campaigner.

She has worked with the Guardian, Norwegian journalist Anders Hammer , BBC , and other media outlets as a film maker and writer. She is also a trained mediator.

Ali's work has earned her numerous awards, including the Webby Award in 2018, Vienna person of the year, the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Tolerance Award, One World Media, amongst others.

Works

 * Escape From Syria: Rania's Odyssey - The Guardian
 * Rania's Kamp- NRK
 * Hear Me - Medium
 * How Did I Escape the Bombs of Raqqa - TEDxParis
 * They are doing the same to us - Al-Jumhuryah