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Day 2 – APWT Conference 2015 – Manila

Day 2 – APWT Conference 2015 – Manila

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 Nury...

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Day 1 – APWT Conference 2015 – Manila

Day 1 – APWT Conference 2015 – Manila

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...

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De La Salle University, Manila, October 26th

De La Salle University, Manila, October 26th

I am delighted to share with you details of my forthcoming event at De La Salle University, Manila, hosted by the Department of Literature, and Master of Ceremonies, Dr. Jeremy de Chavez.   The Department of Literature De La Salle University A Reading...

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News and Media

British Muslim Women in the Cultural and Creative Industries. Preface by Qaisra ShahrazElinor Chohan.

Book Launch event on Eventbrite 14th June 2022.

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Qaisra Shahraz was listed as 1 of 9 women making a difference in Manchester, read on Instagram here. and full article here.

On 18th March 2022 Qaisra Shahraz appeared in German newspaper Braunschweiger Zeitung: “Discussion in Vöhrum: I’m a Muslim, but not a terrorist”, qiving a talk to school children in Vöhrum. More here.

Art & empowerment: What to expect from the Muslim Women’s Arts Festival. More here.

Muslim Women’s Arts Festival – when the new event in Manchester takes place and what is on. More here.

The power of words: The best literature events happening at MACFEST 2022. More here.

Arts festival launched after arena bombing to combat Islamophobia returns for 2022 – Quays News. More here.

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