Tamam Abusalama — Communications Manager
I was born and raised in Jabalia Refugee Camp in the Gaza Strip, Occupied Palestine—an experience that has profoundly shaped my identity and aspirations. Growing up in what is often described as the world’s largest open-air prison and enduring multiple aggressions without the means to widely share my story, inspired me to pursue a career in journalism. As a believer in the power of language in all its forms, I chose to study Journalism in Turkish—a language I had not spoken before—at Ankara University in Turkey. After graduating with a high GPA, I moved to Brussels to continue my studies in Communications, focusing on the intersection of new media and society in Europe. This academic path enabled me to dedicate my thesis to analysing how mainstream Western media represents women refugees from so-called “third world countries,” using a post-colonial and intersectional framework. Alongside my studies, I have contributed articles to international news outlets such as Mondoweiss, Electronic Intifada, and We Are Not Numbers. Following my master’s degree, I began my professional journey in communications. Currently, I am ECRE's Senior Communications Officer. I wake up every day with determination and a deep belief that a better world, where justice prevails, is possible.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Communications Specialist focused on Refugee Rights and Social Justice.
Location: Brussels, Brussels Region, Belgium
Experience: 8 yrs 3 mos
Skills
- Nonprofit Organizations
- Project Governance
Career Highlights
- Expert in communications and refugee rights.
- Strong background in journalism and media studies.
- Passionate advocate for feminism and social justice.
Work Experience
European Left Alliance
Communications and Campaigns Strategist (1 mo)
European Council on Refugees and Exiles (ECRE)
Senior Communications Officer (8 mos)
Communication Officer (3 yrs 1 mo)
Greenpeace Belgium
Board Member (2 yrs 2 mos)
European Partnership for Democracy (EPD)
Events and Communications Assistant (4 mos)
PICUM
Communications Assistant (3 mos)
The Electronic Intifada
Contributing Writer (5 yrs)
European Policy Centre
Communications Assistant (1 yr)
Lagrange Points Brussels
Communications Consultant (3 yrs 3 mos)
International Catholic Migration Commission (ICMC)
Cultural Interpreter (9 mos)
IOM - UN Migration
Cultural Interpreter (10 mos)
Association for Solidarity with Asylum Seekers and Migrants (ASAM)
Registration Officer (11 mos)
Hacettepe University
Field Staff (3 mos)
Mondoweiss
Contributing Writer (14 yrs 2 mos)
Business Insider
Freelance Writer (1 yr)
Education
Master's degree at Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Bachelor's degree at Ankara University
Bachelor's degree at Uniwersytet Dolnośląski DSW
Diploma at Ankara university TOMER
English-French literature at Al Azhar University
High School Certificate at Ramez Fakhra Secondary School
