Description
Which women are heard, defended and platformed within global public discourse and which stories remain politically inconvenient?
Bringing together writers, activists, political voices and legal thinkers, this conversation explores the relationship between feminism, media narratives and geopolitical power in shaping whose suffering becomes visible and whose experiences are overlooked.
From war and displacement to Islamophobia, state violence and selective solidarity, the discussion examines how political interests, cultural assumptions and media ecosystems shape contemporary feminist discourse, whilst asking what a more consistent, globally conscious and ethically grounded feminism might look like today.
About the Author
Tasneem Chopra
Tasneem Chopra OAM is an Australian cross-cultural consultant, celebrated keynote speaker, writer, and champion of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).
With academic credentials including a Bachelor’s in Psychology & Sociology (Swinburne University) and a Master’s in International Development (La Trobe University), Tasneem serves as an Adjunct Fellow at Victoria University, was appointed inaugural Ambassador for Women of Colour Australia and awarded the Order of Australia Medal in 2020 for services to community diversity leadership.
About the Speaker
Naz Shah
Naz Shah is the Labour MP for Bradford West. Elected to Parliament in 2015. Shah has served her constituents for over a decade, holding senior frontbench roles including Shadow Minister for Housing, Communities and Local Government, Shadow Home Office Minister and Shadow Minister for Women and Equalities. She has also served on the Home Affairs Select Committee and championed legislation on issues affecting some of the UK’s most vulnerable communities.
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