Mariam is a communications specialist with over 8 years of expertise in the field, currently leading the development of an AI tool, GenderBarometer, at the Media Development Foundation (MDF). GenderBarometer aims to empower female public figures, journalists, and women and girls, enabling them to effectively combat online violence and gendered disinformation. Mariam is passionate about promoting informed media consumption and equipping youngsters with multimedia tools to foster active citizenship within their local communities. She develops and implements communications strategies for MDF's factchecking platform and media and information literacy program and designs successful awareness-raising media campaigns.
