Country: 
Lebanon
Professions: 
Journalist
Photographer
Field(s) of expertise: 
Activism
Advocacy
Journalism
Photography
Areas of Impact: 
Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions

Personal information

Christina Assi
Photojournalist and Photo Editor, Agence France-Presse (AFP)

Community/Lebanon Impact

Christina Assi, a Lebanese photojournalist and photo editor with Agence France-Presse (AFP), was deeply influenced by her upbringing amid regional conflicts, driving her commitment to documenting complex realities. Her life took a tragic turn in October 2023 when she was gravely injured by an Israeli tank shell attack while reporting in southern Lebanon. Following this harrowing experience, Assi became a strong advocate for journalists’ safety. She participated in the 2024 Olympic torch relay in Paris, dedicating her journey to the memory of all journalists who have died in the line of duty.

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Education

Education: 
  • 2015 - 2018: Bachelor’s degree, Communication and Journalism, Notre Dame University – Louaize (NDU).

Work history

Previous Professions: 
  • 2019 - Present: Photojournalist and Picture Editor, Agence France-Presse (AFP).
  • 2016 - 2019: Multimedia Producer, Freelance.
  • 2018 - 2019: Fact Checker, Talpa Middle East.
  • 2018: Photojournalist Intern, Reuters.
  • 2017: Newsroom Intern, Al Jazeera Media Network.
  • 2017: Digital Content Intern, Lea Brunett MEA.
  • 2017: Allumni, International Visitor Leadership Program, USA.
  • 2015: Camera Assistant, SM Media, Doha, Qatar.