T. William & Patricia Ayers:
Global Tipping Points -
Covering Conflict:
The Challenge of Clarity
December 16, 2025
6:00PM | Doors Open 5:30PM
795 Elm Street, Suite 204
Manchester, NH 03101
& Online at www.wacnh.org
How do journalists uncover the human stories at the heart of conflict, while navigating misinformation and false narratives that can obscure the truth?
Join us for a conversation with Shany Littman, journalist and correspondent, who has dedicated her work to reporting from conflict zones with a focus on the people and communities often overlooked in mainstream narratives. Shany will share insights on how she finds humanity in complex and chaotic environments, the challenges of combating misinformation, and the vital role journalists play in delivering accurate, impactful stories.
This event is part of the Covering Conflict series, highlighting the experiences of journalists working in the world’s most dangerous and dynamic conflict zones. The conversation will include a moderated Q&A with the audience.
About the Speaker
Shany Littman is a magazine and feature writer for the Israeli daily newspaper Haaretz. She has covered social and political issues, including the aftermath of the October 7, 2023, attacks on Israel. Based in Tel Aviv, she also writes opinion pieces and has her own column on cinema. Littman previously served as a culture correspondent for Haaretz, and as a researcher for documentaries. With an academic background in philosophy, history, and film, she produced the documentary “Nobody Home,” which tells the story of Jerusalem’s oldest cemetery. Littman has participated in peacebuilding programs with Palestinians and Israelis.
She is investigating the creation and spread of fake atrocity stories during wartime, focusing on their origins and impact.
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