Maya Misikir is a reporter and editor who started out in a small but impactful local weekly newspaper (Addis Fortune).

She covers human rights stories with a specific focus on labour, migration, women's rights, conflicts and their impacts on communities.

Maya has nearly ten years of writing experience and currently freelances for local and international outlets, including The New York Times, Voice Of America, The Continent, and The New Humanitarian. She also and runs a weekly newsletter - Sifter, a weekly roundup of human rights stories in Ethiopia.


Last modified:
12/11/2025
Title:
Reporter and editor
Expertise:
migration, women's rights, conflicts
Country:
Ethiopia
City:
Addis Ababa
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