Ahmad Mira
Ahmad Mira is a prominent Kurdish journalist and academic based in Iraq and the Kurdistan Region. Renowned for his pivotal role in transitioning Kurdish journalism from party-affiliated to independent reporting, Mira is a leading figure in the region’s independent media landscape.

Career
Mira’s journalistic career is marked by his founding and editorship of Levin magazine, a politically critical publication established in 2002. The magazine gained widespread recognition for its impartiality and investigative reporting, becoming one of the most influential media outlets in Southern Kurdistan.

Due to Levin’s critical stance on the ruling parties, Mira and his team faced significant challenges, including multiple death threats and imprisonment. Tragically, two of his colleagues, Sorani Mama Hama and Abdul Star, were assassinated. Despite these dangers, Mira continued his work, becoming a symbol of journalistic courage and resilience.

Beyond journalism, Mira holds a doctorate and is a lecturer at Halabja University. He has also received extensive training from international organizations such as IREX, IWPR, and MDI, and has conducted numerous journalism workshops and trainings.

Mira has been a vocal advocate for press freedom and democratic rights, actively participating in protests and demonstrations. In 2012, he and Shuan Mohammed, editor-in-chief of Awene newspaper, were invited by the Swedish parliament to represent the free media in Kurdistan.

Contributions
Pioneering independent journalism in Kurdistan
Advocating for press freedom and human rights
Mentoring and training the next generation of journalists
Authoring works on press freedom, culture, and literature

Mira’s enduring commitment to independent journalism and his courageous stance against censorship have solidified his place as a prominent figure in Kurdish society.