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the journalist Sherine Tadrosautobiographical book signingTaking Sides: A Memoir of Love, War, and Changing the World», I shared it with her guardian A true story that affirms that anything is possible: her own story, which began with a huge personal ordeal but had a pill.
Tadros and her ex-partner lived together and worked as journalists for the CairoWhere they covered the events of the so-called Arab Spring. But Tadros did not know if she wanted to continue with journalism, exhausted and disappointed, despite the discrimination she and her team were subjected to. “I felt like I didn’t do anything changes the Zoe of the people you reported. I’m just not interested in that anymore Describe bad events. I wanted to try to stop the injustices happening».
So I turned to Amnesty Internationalwhere a position was opened and she was contacted interview on zoom. “The only time available for the interview was the morning of the day we were to be married. I was reluctant to make such a drastic change of profession: all I knew was to work as a journalist, and everyone told me I was crazy for wanting to leave such a wonderful profession at its peak.».
Her partner interrupted her thoughts when he opened the door and announced that they needed to talk. “His face was pale, and his voice trembled. I’ve seen him in various dangerous situations – in Egypt and Yemen – but I never liked this one. He began telling me about an argument our parents had over wedding invitations. Then he said: He does not want that Let’s get married. He said, “I don’t think I love you enough.”
His face was pale, and his voice trembled. I’ve seen him in various dangerous situations – in Egypt and Yemen – but I never liked this one. He began telling me about an argument our parents had over wedding invitations. Then he said: He does not want us to marry.
He packed his things and left. Until they show up parents 45 minutes later, I was full bags rubbish with baggage for me. I took off my engagement ring and put it on the table next to the wedding rings we were supposed to wear that afternoon. The three of us took the first plane out of Cairo».
She returned to her place of origin, to London. «The next morning, when the sun was beginning to rise, I left the house and, still in my pajamas, crossed the street and stood in the middle. Seconds later, my father appeared. He ran to the middle of the street, grabbed my hand and pulled me to the sidewalk. We sat on the hard concrete for a few minutes, until we caught our breath. I don’t know what I was trying to do that day».
That same day, while scrolling through messages on her cell phone, she saw a message from Amnesty International telling her to cancel the interview because she did not show up for the video call. “I replied that something unexpected had happened, so I demanded an apology and another chance. I informed them that I am now in London How can we meet face to face?».
The next morning, when the sun was beginning to rise, I walked out of the house, still in my pajamas, crossed the street, and stood in the middle. Seconds later, my father appeared. He ran to the middle of the street, grabbed my arm, and pulled me back onto the sidewalk.”
With nothing to keep her in Egypt now, eat to hesitate They broke up with her. “By the afternoon, against all odds, I had landed the job. And although my life as I knew it fell apart within 48 hours, it gave me the courage to start the work I was meant to do.
Seven years later, I’m still working for Amnesty International, as their representative in the United States United nations. I am now trying to do something about the issues I have observed and documented as a reporter. Whether this will be attributed justice For the survivors of war or the struggle to protect human rights in various countries, it is my responsibility to try I am doing the difference In people’s lives, helping to change policies.
“It wasn’t until my partner left me that I was able to be honest with myself and embrace the part he wanted to commit to.” activity. It was this realization that led me to this New York Finally happiness with Somebody where am I Likes Really, it makes me feel safe. My life didn’t turn out the way I planned it, but I ended up exactly where I wanted to be and with the person I was meant to be with.».
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