Solafa Magdy

Visiting Toronto Metropolitan University

Winter 2025

Solafa Magdy is an exiled Egyptian journalist, storyteller, and human rights advocate with over a decade of experience in investigative reporting and multimedia storytelling. Her work focuses on migration, displacement, and social justice, amplifying the voices of marginalized communities and shedding light on untold stories.

As a former political prisoner and survivor of systemic oppression, Solafa draws from her own experiences to connect deeply with the struggles of displaced individuals. Her courageous journalism has been recognized globally, earning her prestigious honors such as the DAWN Integrity Award and the IWMF Courage in Journalism Award.

Currently, Solafa leads "Exiled Bodies, Rooted Souls," a groundbreaking video podcast and reporting initiative exploring the resilience of migrants and refugees, particularly through the lens of motherhood. Through her storytelling, she seeks to humanize migration narratives, challenge injustices, and foster empathy across divides.

Research focus while a Fellow with CERC Migration

During the CERC Migration Journalism Fellowship, Solafa Magdy will delve into migration and displacement's intricate emotional, social, and psychological dimensions. Her work will spotlight the lived experiences of migrants and refugees, focusing on the resilience of individuals navigating exile, motherhood, and identity.

Through her independent project, she aims to create narratives that humanize migration stories, challenge stereotypes, and amplify voices often left unheard. By collaborating with CERC Migration researchers, Solafa will bridge the gap between academic insights and personal storytelling, leveraging this platform to foster empathy, inspire meaningful dialogue, and reshape public discourse on migration and displacement.