Susanne Fischer
Regional Programme Manager, Middle East
Susanne Fischer reported for major German newspapers such as Der Spiegel and Süddeutsche Zeitung before joining IWPR in 2005. From her position as Country Director in Iraq, where she implemented the Women Media Initiative, she moved on to Beirut in 2008 as manager of IWPR’s Middle East program. Susanne has published three books, two of them on Iraq. Her next project, a work on the Arab Spring and the media, is due to come out in summer 2012.
Recent Stories
10 May 11
Damascus activist speaks of her life on the run from the regime and describes the crackdown on protesters.
1 Mar 11
It's a nondescript, sleepy town miles away from anywhere, but Sidi Bouzid sparked the flames of rebellion across the Arab world.
5 Dec 10
Photos taken during IWPR's digital media workshop with Hibr.
19 Oct 10
First issue distributed in Tripoli, Sour, Baakline, Bikfaya, and Beirut suburbs.
2 Jun 08
Important milestone for Syria programme as young journalists attend IWPR’s first training session in the country.
