You are invited to Basira Presents: Binteen Min Masr - Feb 27th 18:00
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Ahlam Akram
Feb 5, 2014, 9:43:07 AM2/5/14
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Basira Presents: "Binteen Min Masr"
A film screening with keynote speaker Shereen El Feki
Basira is a non-profit human rights organisation that promotes women's rights in the Arab world, as well as mutual understanding between Arabs and the Western world. "Basira Presents" is a film screening series that promotes films which explore key issues in our work, while delving deeper into the topics with follow-up panel discussions. Learn more at: http://www.basira.co.uk/
This edition of Basira Presents will show and discuss the film Binteen Min Masr, with keynote speaker Shereen El Feki. Shereen (@shereenelfeki) is the author of Sex and the Citadel: Intimate Life in a Changing Arab World (Random House, 2013), shortlisted for The Guardian First Book Award. Shereen started her career in medical science, with a doctorate in immunology from the University of Cambridge, before going on to become an award-winning healthcare correspondent with The Economist and a presenter with Al Jazeera English. She is the former vice-chair of the UN's Global Commission on HIV and the Law, as well as a TED Global Fellow.
Shereen sits on the board of a number of civil society groups working in the Arab region, among them Meedan and the Arab Forum for Freedoms and Equality. She also contributes to a number of publications, including The Huffington Post, International Affairs, The Independent, and has written and spoken widely on women, sexuality and HIV in the Arab region. With roots in Egypt and Wales, Shereen grew up in Canada; she now divides her time between London and Cairo. For more information, please visit sexandthecitadel.com.
Date: Thursday, February 27, 2014
Time: Doors open 18:30, Screening begins promptly at 18:45, Event ends at 21:00
Where: Coronet Cinema, 103 Nottinghill Gate, London W11 3LB. Nearest tube: Nottinghill Gate
How: Please purchase tickets on Eventbrite. There will also be limited tickets for £10 on the door (CASH ONLY)
Inquiries: Please email Ah...@basira.co.uk
This event is non-profit, and all proceeds go to the costs of the event itself.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Ahlam Akram
Managing Director
ah...@basira.co.uk
Telephone: +44 7939 582 714
Basira Limited is registered in England No. 08033245
Ahlam Akram
Managing Director
ah...@basira.co.uk
Telephone: +44 7939 582 714
Basira Limited is registered in England No. 08033245
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