Lyse Doucet facts for kids
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Lyse Doucet
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Doucet in 2017
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| Born | 24 December 1958 Bathurst, New Brunswick, Canada
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| Occupation | Journalist, television presenter |
| Employer | BBC |
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| Relatives | Andrea Doucet (sister) |
Lyse Doucet is a well-known Canadian journalist. She works for the BBC as their Chief International Correspondent. This means she travels the world to report on important news.
She also presents shows on BBC World Service radio and BBC World News television. You might hear her on Newshour or see her reporting from different countries. Lyse Doucet also creates and presents special documentaries.
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Early Life and Education
Lyse Doucet was born on December 24, 1958. Her hometown is Bathurst, New Brunswick, in Canada. She grew up in an English-speaking family.
She has five brothers and sisters. Her sister, Andrea Doucet, is a professor. Lyse has family roots from both Acadians and Irish people.
School and University Years
In 1980, Lyse earned a degree from Queen's University at Kingston. While there, she wrote for the university newspaper. She also enjoyed curling when she was younger. She even played for New Brunswick in the 1975 Canada Winter Games.
In 1982, she received a master's degree. This was in international relations from the University of Toronto. That same year, she volunteered in the Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast). She taught English there for four months.
Lyse Doucet's Journalism Career
Lyse Doucet started her career as a freelance journalist. From 1983 to 1988, she reported from West Africa. She worked for both Canadian media and the BBC.
This experience helped her join the BBC full-time. She became a BBC correspondent in Islamabad, Pakistan, in 1989. She also reported from Afghanistan and Iran.
Reporting from Around the World
In 1994, Lyse opened the BBC office in Amman, Jordan. From 1995 to 1999, she was based in Jerusalem. She traveled across the Middle East to cover news.
Since 1999, she has been a BBC presenter. However, she still travels to report from different places. She played a big part in the BBC's coverage of the Arab Spring. She reported from Tunisia, Egypt, and Libya.
Lyse has covered many major conflicts in the Middle East. She has also visited Pakistan and Afghanistan often since the late 1980s. Her work includes reporting on natural disasters. For example, she covered the Indian Ocean tsunami in 2004.
Documentaries and Special Reports
Lyse Doucet has made several important documentaries. In 2014, she made Children of Syria. This film was nominated for a BAFTA Award.
In 2015, she created Children of the Gaza War. In 2018, she presented Syria: The World's War for BBC Two.
She also hosted a radio series called Her Story Made History. This series featured interviews with amazing women. It explored the connection between women and democracy.
In August 2021, Lyse reported from Kabul International Airport. This was during the withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan. Later in 2021, she made a podcast called A Wish for Afghanistan. In February 2022, she reported from Kyiv during the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Other Activities and Interests
Lyse Doucet is involved in many other important activities. She is a founding member of the Marie Colvin Journalists' Network. This group supports journalists.
She is also a trustee for the Frontline Club. This is a place for journalists. Lyse also helps Friends of Aschiana UK. This charity supports children who work on the streets in Afghanistan.
Lyse is proud of her family history. She attends the Acadian World Congress. This event happens every five years. She believes it's important to learn about her own heritage.
In 2022, she was a guest on BBC Radio 4's Desert Island Discs. She chose songs like "Habibi Nour Al Ain" and "Annie's Song".
Awards and Recognition
Lyse Doucet has received many awards for her journalism. In 2002, she was the only journalist with Afghan President Hamid Karzai during an assassination attempt.
In 2003, she won a Silver Sony Award. This was for her interview with Yasser Arafat. In 2007, she was named International Television Personality of the Year.
Major Journalism Awards
Lyse won a Peabody Award in 2010. This was for her film about maternal health in Afghanistan. She also won Best News Journalist at the 2010 Sony Radio Academy Awards.
In 2012, her team won an Edward Murrow award for their radio reports from Tunisia. Her team also won an Emmy award in 2014. This was for the BBC's coverage of the Syrian conflict.
In 2015, she received the Sandford St Martin trustees’ award. This was for her clear reporting on religious aspects of global events. She also won a Bayeux-Calvados Award.
In 2016, she received the Columbia School of Journalism Award. In 2017, she won the Outstanding Contribution to Broadcasting Award. She also received the Charles Wheeler Award.
Her team won the Luchetta Prize in 2017. This award recognizes work that highlights the challenges faced by children in war. In 2018, she received "The Trailblazer Award" from Georgetown University.
Honorary Degrees and National Honors
Lyse Doucet has received many honorary doctorates. These are special degrees given by universities. She has them from universities in Canada and the United Kingdom.
In 2014, she was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE). This is a special honor from Britain. In 2018, she became a member of the Order of Canada.
In 2021, she was nominated for another Peabody Award. This was for her work on Afghanistan: Documenting A Crucial Year. In March 2023, she received the Mungo Park Medal. This award is from the Royal Scottish Geographical Society.
In January 2024, she received an honorary degree from Keele University. This was for her amazing achievements in journalism.
