Abu-Fadil, Magda. Chapter in “How close should we get? Media and conflict.” DW Akademie publication, collecting stories from around the world exploring various roles media play with regard to conflict. March 31, 2021.
Abu-Fadil, Magda. Module 4 “Combatting Disinformation and Misinformation Through Media and Information Literacy (MIL)” in “Journalism, Fake News and Disinformation”: Handbook for Journalism Education and Training, UNESCO Series on Journalism Education. Published 2018. Full text. Module 4 PDF.
Abu-Fadil, Magda. “Reporting on Migration” self-paced course for the Open Media Hub in English, Arabic,French and Russian.
Abu-Fadil, Magda; Arthurs, Clare; Foley, Michael, “Model Course on Safety of Journalists.” Published in May 2017 by UNESCO and the International Federation of Journalists in English [PDF] and Arabic [PDF].
Abu-Fadil, Magda. “Journalism Schools Must Include Safety Courses in Curricula.” Chapter in “The Assault on Journalism: Building Knowledge to Protect Freedom of Expression,” [PDF] edited by Ulla Carlsson and Reeta Pöyhtäri. Published in May 2017 by Nordicom, the University of Gothenburg, Sweden.
Abu-Fadil, Magda. “Mixed Messages as Media Cope with Internal Stress and External Pressure,” [PDF] chapter in “How does the media on both sides of the Mediterranean report on Migration? A study by journalists, for journalists and policymakers: Migration media coverage in 17 countries from 2015 to 2016.” [PDF] published by the Ethical Journalism Network, the European Union, Euromed Migration, and the International Center for Migration Policy Development, May 2017.
Abu-Fadil, Magda; Torrent, Jordi; Grizzle, Alton (Editors) and Abu-Fadil, Magda (co-author). “Yearbook 2016 – Opportunities for Media and Information Literacy in the Middle East and North Africa.” The International Clearinghouse on Children, Youth and Media at Nordicom, University of Gothenburg, Sweden. [PDF]
Abu-Fadil, Magda. “Lebanese Media and Elections Coverage.” Elections Reporting in the Arab Region. UNESCO 2014. [PDF]
Abu-Fadil, Magda. “Qatar Educators Learn to Integrate Media Literacy into Curricula.” Media and Information Literacy and Intercultural Dialogue, Eds: Ulla Carlsson and Sherri Hope Culver, the International Clearinghouse on Children, Youth and Media at NORDICOM, University of Gothenburg, Sweden, 2013. [PDF]
Abu-Fadil, Magda. “New Media Laws for Lebanon Limp Through Parliament.” Middle East Media Educator. University of Wollongong Dubai, Summer 2011. [PDF] (Abu-Fadil is on the editorial board of this academic journal.)
Abu-Fadil, Magda. “The Media’s Role in Combating Unilateral Points of View.” Summary of a paper published in UNESCO’s World Report, “Investing in Cultural Diversity and Intercultural Dialogue.” The author contributed recommendations on the need for media literacy programs at a round table at the third United Nations’ Alliance of Civilizations Forum in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, May 2010.
Abu-Fadil, Magda; Cobden, Michael (coordinator); Adam, Stuart; Holm, Hans-Henrik. Model Curricula for Journalism Education. UNESCO series on journalism education, 2007. Available in nine languages.
Abu-Fadil, Magda. “Lebanese Youth and the Media: Social and Political Influences.” Yearbook 2005/2006 In the Service of Young People: Studies and Reflections on Media in the Digital Age. Edited by Ulla Carlsson and Cecilia von Feilitzen. The International Clearinghouse on Children, Youth and Media, NORDICOM, Goteborg University, Sweden, 2006. Print.
Abu-Fadil, Magda. “What the Arab Media Need.” Hewar Al Arab (The Arabs’ Dialog), No. 13, p. 90–93. Arab Thought Foundation. Beirut. December 2005.
Abu-Fadil, Magda. “Windows of Democracy Blow in the Arab World.” Media & Good Governance. United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, 2005.
Abu-Fadil, Magda. “Straddling Cultures: Arab Women Journalists at Home and Abroad.” Women and Media in the Middle East. I.B. Tauris, September 2004.
Abu-Fadil, Magda. “Lebanon in Search of New Identity.” Die Berger daily newspaper. Cape Town, South Africa. March 10, 2005. Translated into Afrikaans from the original English version.
Abu-Fadil, Magda. “Media Freedoms in Lebanon: Law v. Practice.” Paper presented at seminar by same title. Lebanese University Faculty of Information & Documentation. Beirut, Lebanon. February 2, 2006.
Abu-Fadil, Magda. “Online Media Ethics: A Needed Dynamic.” Paper presented at the conference Online Journalism in the Arab World: Realities and Challenges. University of Sharjah College of Communications. United Arab Emirates. November 22–23, 2005.
Abu-Fadil, Magda. “Towards a Professional Code of Ethics to Regulate Arab Media?” Keynote address to The New Arab Media & Socio-Political Challenge in the Arab World workshop. Lebanese Center for Policy Studies and Konrad Adenauer Foundation. Rotana Hotel, Hazmieh, Lebanon, June 1–2, 2005.
Abu-Fadil, Magda. “Regional Media/Dialogue and Competencies in the Arab World.” Paper presented at seminar by same title. Organized by UNESCO for UNESCO experts’ meeting in Doha, Qatar. December 6–8, 2004.
Abu-Fadil, Magda. “Lebanese Youth & the Media: Social & Political Influences.” Paper presented at German–Arab Media Dialogue conference organized by the German Foreign Ministry’s External Cultural Relations Institute in Berlin, Germany. November 29–30, 2004.
Abu-Fadil, Magda. “Media Ethics: Reconciling Organizational and Public Interests.” Paper presented at conference Media Ethics & Journalism in the Arab Word: Theory, Practice & Challenges Ahead, organized by the Institute for Professional Journalists, Lebanese American University. Beirut, Lebanon. June 9–11, 2004.
Abu-Fadil, Magda. “Media Literacy: Awareness v. Ignorance.” Paper presented at seminar Young People & the Media organized by the Swedish Institute. Alexandria, Egypt. May 25–27, 2004.
Abu-Fadil, Magda. “U.S. Media as Political Player.” Roundtable presentation to editors and reporters of 2M TV channel. Casablanca, Morocco. May 3, 2004.
Abu-Fadil, Magda. “Media Empires: Between Profit & Ethics.” Lecture at Gabes University. Tunisia. April 13, 2004.
Abu-Fadil, Magda. “Lebanon’s Broadcast Industry: A Work in Progress.” Paper presented at Towards Public Broadcasting in Morocco and in the Region, conference organized by the International Federation of Journalists. Maghreb Arab Press Agency. Rabat, Morocco. December 16–17, 2003.
Abu-Fadil, Magda. “The State of Arab Media: A Call for Freedom and Reform.” Paper presented at Designs for Democratization in Iraq, conference organized by Internews Network, U.S. Agency for International Development and the Greek Foreign Ministry. Athens, Greece. June 1–3, 2003.
Abu-Fadil, Magda. “Revised Guidelines for Good Journalistic Practice.” Code of ethics presented at Professional Ethics, Media Legislation & Freedom of Expression in Lebanon, an international round table organized by the Institute for Professional Journalists at the Lebanese American University, UNESCO and the Vienna-based International Press Institute. Beirut, Lebanon. March 1–2, 2002.
Abu-Fadil, Magda. “Globalization of the Media: A Bicultural Woman’s View.” Paper presented at Arab Women & the Media, the 4th Forum of the Arab Women’s Summit. Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. February 1–3, 2002.
