MACFEST: Muslim Women’s Panel – Celebrations and Challenges

Sat, 11 January 2020 15:30 – 16:45

Conversation with Muslim women discussing the celebrations and challenges in their lives.

About this Event

Notable Muslim women share their accounts of everyday challenges, detailing societal restraints and uphill struggles, before inspiring the audience with their astounding achievements.

Join us in celebrating their remarkable journeys.
Siddika Juma – East African artist and creative producer
Yvonne Ridley – British journalist, broadcaster and author of ‘In the Hands of the Taliban’
Qaisra Shahraz – Pakistani novelist, peace activist & executive director of MACFEST
Moderated by Dr Claire Chambers, academic, writer and columnist for the Dawn newspaper.

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