Megan Giovannetti

Megan Giovannetti is a freelance journalist based in Amman. On Twitter: @meganlgio

Palestine | Mar 29, 2020

Why EU funds to Palestinian NGOs became a victim of misinformation

The European Union, which has been under fire by Palestinian organizations for an "anti-terror" clause in its general grant contracts, launched talks with the NGOs to clarify stance and get them to sign pending contracts.

Palestinian boys walks past the remains of their family's dwelling, that was funded by the EU's humanitarian arm, after it was demolished by Israeli forces, near the West Bank village of Al-Eizariya, near east of Jerusalem January 21, 2016. In a development likely to further upset Europe, Israeli forces demolished six structures in the West Bank funded by the EU's humanitarian arm. The structures were dwellings and latrines for Bedouins living in an area known as E1 - a particularly sensitive zone between J

Jordan | Feb 27, 2020

A Jordanian dinner table pushes for social change

Every other week since 2016, dozens of near-strangers gather at the Shams Community house in Amman to discuss hot topics, from sex to religion.

Palestine | Jan 9, 2020

Young Middle Easterners turning on to podcasts

Young people in the Middle East are turning to podcasts to generate wide-ranging and in-depth conversations on politics, events and other topics of personal interest.

Palestine | Jul 15, 2019

How this Ramallah shop teaches women to fight against harassment

Palestinian-American Yasmeen Mjalli created BabyFist to speak out against street harassment in Ramallah, but the shop quickly turned into a safe space for women to share their stories and seek legal advice.

Bahrain | Jun 26, 2019

Palestinians protest US ‘Peace to Prosperity’ plan

Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza protested the US "Peace to Prosperity" plan, as it ignores their basic demands of freedom and dignity.

Palestine | Apr 25, 2019

From Palestine with love: Designer explores postcard power

A young Palestinian graphic designer combines old photos with modern designs to show a different side of her country.

Palestine | Apr 11, 2019

Palestinians reclaim their land through outdoor sports

In an attempt to reclaim Palestinian land, several groups are organizing hiking trips in the West Bank, with most of the trails located in Area C under Israeli military control.