Freelance Journalist & Filmmaker
Islam
Alatrash
Journalism, for me, is rooted in curiosity — a focused drive to uncover stories that hold significance.
Islam Alatrash is a journalist and filmmaker based in Libya. His work has been published by major international outlets including Reuters, CNN, Al Jazeera, The New York Times, DW, Al-Monitor and BBC.
His reporting focuses on human rights, environmental and climate change issues, migration, and vulnerable groups in Libya and the Mediterranean region.
Apr 2026 – Aug 2026
University of Amsterdam
Diploma, Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
Aug 2025 – May 2026
University of Maryland
Diploma, Data Journalism
Nov 2025 – Feb 2026
Luiss Guido Carli University
Honor Course
2018 – 2024
Misrata University
Bachelor’s degree, Journalism
2019 – 2019
Columbia University School of Professional Studies
Diploma, Information and Knowledge Strategy
ICFJ Forum Competition Award
International Center for Journalists (ICFJ)
Mediterranean Award
Earth Journalism Network (EJN)
Ocean Reporting Fellow
Pulitzer Center
UN Ocean Conference Reporting Fellow
Earth Journalism Network (EJN)
KAICIID Dialogue Journalism Fellow for Journalists and Communicators
KAICIID Dialogue Centre
Mediterranean Media Initiative Investigative Fellow (MMI),
Earth Journalism Network (EJN)