Ruwaida Kamal Amer is a Gaza-based journalist, producer and director. A former science teacher, she has worked as a freelance producer and director for international outlets including Al Jazeera English, Euronews, ABC News, The Telegraph, The National and La Repubblica. Her work has received major recognition, including an Edward R. Murrow Award, a Telly Award and an Emmy Award.

She reports on Gaza’s humanitarian crisis, famine, maternal health, cultural heritage and education. Her work focuses particularly on children, documenting their lives during war and advocating for their right to safety, dignity, education and a future free from conflict.