Janine di Giovanni Speaking Fee: $20,000 to $30,000
Speaking Fee:
$20,000 to $30,000
Travels From:
NYC - New York City
Travels From:
NYC - New York City
Primary Topic Category:
Authors & Storytellers
Primary Topic Category:
Authors & Storytellers
Secondary Topic Category:
Journalists / News Media / Global Outlook / Current Events
Secondary Topic Category:
Journalists / News Media / Global Outlook / Current Events
Janine di Giovanni Speaker Profile: At A Glance
Janine Di Giovanni began her work many years ago when she was introduced to the late Human Rights Lawyer Felicia Langer in Jerusalem. After following Langer for several months, Di Giovanni abandoned her academic life for a life of field work and writing. Witnessing the genocides in Bosnia and Rwanda set her on a track of working in some of the darkest corners of the world, exposing human rights abuse. Janine is now an award-winning writer, as well as a human-rights and war-crimes educator and adviser. She is currently director of the Reckoning Project Ukraine, a USAID-sponsored transitional justice project for the UN Democracy Fund.
Janine di Giovanni is a renowned journalist, author, and keynote speaker, celebrated for her poignant reporting on war and conflict. Born in the United States, she began her career covering the First Palestinian Intifada in the late 1980s, setting the stage for decades of frontline reporting. Her deep empathy and sharp insights have distinguished her as one of the most respected voices in international journalism.
Di Giovanni’s work spans numerous conflict zones, with significant time spent in Bosnia, Iraq, Syria, and West Africa. Her fearless approach to capturing the human stories behind the headlines has earned her recognition and respect across the globe. She has contributed to major publications such as The New York Times, The Guardian, and Vanity Fair. Her writing is not just about reporting facts, but about bringing to life the experiences and emotions of those caught in the crossfire.
A prolific author, Janine has penned several critically acclaimed books, including "Ghosts by Daylight" and "The Morning They Came for Us: Dispatches from Syria." Her books offer profound insights into the nature of conflict and the resilience of the human spirit. Her ability to weave personal narratives with broader historical context makes her work both informative and deeply moving.
Beyond her reporting, di Giovanni is also an accomplished academic and lecturer. She has taught at Yale University and is a Senior Fellow at Yale’s Jackson Institute for Global Affairs. Her expertise provides audiences with in-depth understanding not only of the geopolitics of war but also of the humanitarian issues that arise from it. Her contributions to the field have been recognized with numerous awards, affirming her role as a powerful advocate for those whose voices often go unheard.
Janine's keynote speeches draw from her extensive experience and are marked by candor and authenticity. She invites her audiences to reflect on both the challenges and the possibilities for peace in our world today. Through her journalistic lens, Janine di Giovanni continues to shed light on the complexities of global conflicts, inspiring audiences to engage with the world more thoughtfully and compassionately.