by Qaisra Shahraz | Feb 25, 2016 | #WeStandTogether, Blog, Books, Events & News, Previous events, Srebenica Memorial, Tours, Travels, Typhoon
Medica Zenica On the second day we had the privilege of visiting Medica Zenica, a women therapy center for survivors of war and rape victims and meeting the wonderful Director, Dr. Sabiha Husić who manages this very special place. The NGOs we met with are very...
by Qaisra Shahraz | Dec 7, 2015 | #WeStandTogether, Blog, Books, Events & News, Revolt, The Holy Woman, Typhoon
It was a pleasure visiting Withington Girls’ School in Manchester for our season of twinning event. Over 100 Muslim and Jewish girls with their teachers and sixth form prefects attended a session led by myself and Jonny Wineberg. This was one of the five schools...
by Qaisra Shahraz | Oct 29, 2015 | Blog, Books, Events & News, Featured Posts, Manila 2015, Previous events
Visit to Santo Tomas museum. Visit to the museum of University of Santo Tomas. We had a fabulous time in visiting this museum on the university campus. We had a wonderful time looking at the artifacts in the university museum. Shown around by beautifully dressed young...
by Qaisra Shahraz | Oct 29, 2015 | Blog, Books, De La Salle University Manila, Events & News, Featured Posts, Manila 2015
It was a pleasure visiting this prestigious De La Salle University our 2nd host in the morning of Day 3. Like the University of Philippines they were fantastic hosts offering marvelous hospitality. Preliminary morning session with readings from the work of famous...
by Qaisra Shahraz | Oct 29, 2015 | Books, Events & News, Featured Posts, Manila 2015, Previous events
Preliminary morning session with a keynote riveting speech-by Romesh Gunesekera ‘”Fiction: A Dangerous Art?” focusing on writing, role of writers, the ups and downs of a writing life and the world of publishing. Hugely riveting. Introduced by Chair of APWT...
by Qaisra Shahraz | Oct 29, 2015 | Books, Events & News, Featured Posts, Manila 2015, Previous events
The annual gathering of writers and translators from around the world took place in the University of the Philippines. A wonderful event with keynote speeches, panels, workshops, book launches and dinners and lots of opportunity to network for everyone. Lily Rose Tope...
You must be logged in to post a comment.