Arda Aghazarian

Writer/Editor, Jerusalem Story

Arda Aghazarian is a communications consultant with ample experience in creative and professional writing, and has also worked in audiovisual production—including film and radio. Arda has delivered training, public speaking, and mentoring at key global events, mostly on issues related to women and conflict, identity, language, and narrative.

Content by this author

Blog Post PASSIA Conference Highlights the Importance of Heritage Protection in Jerusalem

PASSIA holds a conference on heritage preservation in Jerusalem, highlighting challenges as well as developments and actions in the field.

Blog Post Mahasen Nasser-Eldin: “How Do I Construct Historical Narratives through Image and Sound?”

Jerusalem-born filmmaker Mahasen Nasser-Eldin on restoring historical pictures to tell stories about Palestinian women and Palestinian history

Blog Post Khazaaen Archive Celebrates Its Five-Year Anniversary

No piece of memorabilia is too trivial.

Blog Post Walking Jerusalem to the Beat of Rap

An African Palestinian basketball player from East Jerusalem finds his creative calling through the love of hip-hop.

Blog Post Book Launch Event Opens a Window on the Armenian Palestinians of Jerusalem

A new book traces the deeply rooted history and contributions of Armenians in Palestine.

Blog Post “Abwab al-Khareef”: Culture, Art, and Community Bazaar Opens the Fall Season by the Gates of the Old City of Jerusalem

Schools, art centers, galleries, and cafés between Jaffa Gate and New Gate open their doors for Palestinian arts and cultural activities to usher in the fall season.

Blog Post “Souq Stories” Photo Exhibition Takes Off in Seven Cities

Palestinians from across the country stage a photo exhibit of the Old City markets in seven cities that displays simultaneously in each, spotlighting shared heritage.

Blog Post From a Traumatized Teen to a Trauma Healer and Yogi: Ashira Ramadan’s Story

Traumatized and paralyzed as a teenager, an intrepid journalist found healing through holistic medicine and yoga.

Blog Post 25th Jerusalem Festival Brings Joy and New Talent to the Community

Palestinian musicians brought their inventive jazz, classical Arabic music, and hip-hop blends to the 25th annual Jerusalem Festival in August 2021.