Mrs. Patricia Samaha – Editor. Writer. Producer from Lebanon

 

The journalist and social activist, Mrs Patricia Samaha, talked to Diafanís magazine, about the work of women journalist and the media in Lebanon. She expressed  to us about her experience in Lebanese and international media.

Furthermore, as a writer, producer and editor, she  explained  her point of view toward daily events in the land of cedars.

In a cordially atmosphere, between words, technologies, and the communication as a bridge of union; the interview went as follow:

 

The journalist and social activist, Mrs Patricia Samaha, talked to Diafanís magazine, to know about the work of women journalist and the media in Lebanon.

• What motivated you to chose the journalism and media as a career?

I have a passion to know, seek and look for the truth… truth is my way and shall always be. I look for reason and result, and I try to help make the world a better place.

 

• Do you work hard to ensure a factual and accurate job? How do you control stress when it occurs?

I am part of a big team, we work together, we cross references, and we make sure the sourcing is valid and accurate to the best of our knowledge.

 

•  What are the hardest journalism and media challenges you face? and how you deal with them especially that we live in a world that is full with complications and conflicts?

Being a woman in the field, harassments won’t stop, people who show an interest in me as a female more than me as a professional is sometimes annoying. Everyone needs to know that a NO MEANS A NO. I am in the field because I love it, and being nice to people doesn’t mean I am looking to date them.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A meeting about the role of the media during crises

 

• The impact of journalism on societies is effective. Do you have an active role in this context?

Impact can’t be measured. It is very hard to do so. Still,  I think being a humanitarian Journalist, I am able to help ease the current pressuring situation Lebanon is facing.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Managing a meeting about the necessity to control illegal weapons

 

•  Patricia, you acted as Master of Ceremony in many events held on different occasions, what is the most event that touched you recently?

The Explosion in the Port of Beirut was devastating, nearly each and every Lebanese resident was effected. I think it was one of the most sad moments in the history of Lebanon, still, there are many ceremonies I am proud to be MOC at. I would mention all the Events that our NGO, THE GLOBAL FORUM FOR RELIGIONS AND HUMANITY.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lighting the Christmas tree at the site of the explosion, which bears the names of the victims of port

 

 

 

 

 

Managing a meeting after the port bombing held the title Beirut Never Die

 

 

 

 

 

 

Managing a meeting in the Beirut Fire Brigade, which listed ten martyrs in the port explosion

 

•  The history of the Lebanese Diaspora is old; it is estimated today to be around 14 million people who many of them became successful entrepreneurs in various contexts. Shedding the light on them needs excessive work, do you have a role in this framework?

Part of what we do is linking the diaspora to the land of ancestors. We have several programs at GFRH, and I am trying to do that through hosting people with achievements on my daily show at the Lebanese national television.

Thank you for the interview, and I wish the people of Argentina and your media outlet the best.

 

Interviewed by Mag. Marisa Avogadro Thomé, journalist and writer from Mendoza, Argentina

Photographs: Courtesy of Mrs Patricia Samaha