Rowaida Abdelaziz

Rowaida Abdelaziz is an award-winning journalist who focuses on civil rights and social justice issues. Currently, at HuffPost, Rowaida spearheads the coverage of Islamophobia and its intersection with politics, culture, and gender.

Her notable works exposing anti-Muslim policies have led to reunifying families and reopening hate crime cases. Fluent in Arabic, Rowaida also has written numerous stories on the Middle East and covered refugee communities from Syria, Yemen, and other parts of the Arab world. Outside of work, Rowaida finds immense joy gathering with loved ones over a delicious meal, particularly her favorite, stuffed grape leaves.

National Reporter at HuffPost

With a coffee in one hand and her phone in the other, Rowaida is usually over-caffeinated, tweeting too much and always looking for a good scoop.

Rowaida Abdelaziz is a national reporter who focuses on civil rights, immigration, and social justice issues. Currently, at HuffPost, Rowaida spearheads the coverage of Islamophobia and reports on the intersection of Muslim life within politics, culture, and gender. Fluent in Arabic, Rowaida also has written numerous stories on the Middle East and covered refugee communities from Syria, Yemen, and other parts of the Arab world.

One-Dimensional Portrayal of Muslim American communities

Rowaida’s frustration with the one-dimensional portrayal of Muslim American communities in mainstream media fueled her journey to report and produce honest, nuanced coverage that was seldom found in mainstream media. A leading expert in her field, Rowaida knows firsthand the impact journalism has on marginalized communities and continues to lead the effort to achieve equity in mainstream media.

Award-Winning stories

Her award-winning stories lead the nationwide effort to redefine the standards for Muslim-related reporting to ensure that the Muslim American narrative is one that accurately represents the diverse community that they are.

Ramadan 2020 Digital Media Awards

Rowaida’s reporting has been recognized internationally. In 2020, Rowaida won Best Digital Reporting from The Global Muslim Film Festival’s Ramadan 2020 Digital Media Awards. She was also a finalist for the Religion News Awards. In 2021, Rowaida was awarded the prestigious Journalists of Color Reporting Fellowship by the Investigative Reporters and Editors.

mentoring aspiring journalism students

Rowaida also serves on the board of the Islamic Scholarship Fund and is a mentor with the Marie Colvin Network, mentoring aspiring journalism students and young professionals. Outside of work, Rowaida finds immense joy in a delicious meal. Whether it is cooking for family and friends or meeting up for a bite. Her favorite food is stuffed grape leaves.

Speaker Topics

Islamophobia, Muslim Culture, Social Justice Issues, Women’s Empowerment

Why did you join UPROAR?

For too long, women have been dismissed and overlooked despite having the credentials and expertise. It’s time to elevate Muslim women’s voices who face a litany of challenges, including xenophobia and sexism. I’m proud to join UPROAR to amplify women’s voices and their visibility in order to claim their rightful place in their respective fields.

How do you define the word UPROAR?

To passionately and courageously disrupt the status quo.

Rowaida Abdelaziz

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