Segments
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Our first segment in this panel aims to raise awareness about ethical standards in humanitarian media and to start a discussion about the boundaries of privacy invasion of children survivors, and war survivors in general. The power in-balance relationship between non-profits and the beneficiaries, and the loss of agency will be the main theme of the first segment.
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The second discussion will cover the immediate and long-term psychological effects on children of such exploitation and also being highlighted in public media domains with injuries and physical differences resulting from war. In addition to the risks and consequences of cyber identity theft of said children.
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Roba Al Ghadban
Roba Ghadban is Program Director at Taawon (Welfare Association), a Palestinian civil society organization established in 1983 and dedicated to strengthening Palestinian communities through education, social welfare, and humanitarian response. Central to her current work is the Gaza Rehab Care initiative (GRC), launched in January 2026 and grounded in Taawon’s report Rebuilding Rehabilitation Services for Amputees in Gaza - translating evidence of systemic collapse into a long-term coalition response.
Roba brings expertise in international development, environmental and social sustainability, and civil society governance, alongside a deep personal connection to the communities she serves.
Anaëlle Saadeh
Anaëlle is a Safety, Security, and Mental Health (MHPSS) Specialist with over 12 years of experience in humanitarian and high-risk environments. She specializes in psychosocial safety, protection, crisis response, and support for vulnerable populations affected by conflict and displacement.
With extensive experience supporting journalists, human rights defenders, and frontline workers, she also delivers training on stress management, trauma awareness, and protection practices, with a focus on human rights, dignity, and ethical engagement with vulnerable communities.
Malak Harb
Malak Harb is the Senior Video Producer for Lebanon and Syria at The Associated Press, based in Beirut. With more than two decades of experience, she has spent the last decade with AP reporting from across the Middle East on conflict, politics, humanitarian crises and social issues.
Harb specializes in field reporting from complex and often hostile environments. Her reporting has taken her across Lebanon, Syria, Ukraine, Yemen, Iraq and the Gaza Strip, covering major events including the wars in Lebanon and Ukraine, the fall of
Assad’s government in Syria, and the lifting of Saudi Arabia’s ban on women driving.
Chimène Medlej
Chimène is a communication strategist and media professional with 15+ years of experience in media, digital communication, storytelling, and social impact. She has led communication initiatives for international agencies, NGOs, and EU-funded projects across the SWANA region and Europe.
Passionate about ethical and human-centered communication, she focuses on responsible storytelling, humanitarian contexts, and social impact, while actively supporting grassroots and community-driven initiatives that promote awareness, dialogue, and positive change.
Guest Speakers:
Dr. Ghassan Abu Sittah
Dr. Youssef Salam
Dr. Hiba Al Shibibi
Disclaimer: The content of the webinar may be emotionally challenging and graphic in nature.

