Siruan H. Hossein is a Syrian-Kurdish journalist and media advocate dedicated to local journalism and media diversity. He is based in Germany. As the founder and General Manager of Radio ARTA, a Syrian independent radio station, he has revolutionized community-based journalism in Syria by providing alternative and multilingual platforms in Kurdish, Arabic, Syriac, and Armenian. His work promotes press freedom, cultural diversity, and coexistence in a region often divided by conflicts. Through media training and advocacy, Hossein empowers local journalists to uphold ethical reporting and amplify marginalized voices, ensuring independent journalism thrives in northern Syria despite ongoing challenges.