Plestia Alaqad in Conversation
When
Wednesday, 14 Aug 2024, 07:00pm - 08:15pm
Event Status
Past event
Palestinian journalist Plestia Alaqad shares her experience reporting from Gaza and her journey to Australia.
Featuring
About the Event
Following 7 October 2023, 22-year-old Palestinian journalist Plestia Alaqad found herself reporting from a war zone in Gaza. Documenting her experiences first-hand on Instagram to over 4.5 million followers, Alaqad quickly became known worldwide for her fearless reporting. Her work has been featured in Al Jazeera, the BBC, the New York Times, and many other media outlets. She arrived in Australia in late 2023.
At this special event, Alaqad will share her story with host Samah Sabawi, and close the evening with a poetry performance. PEN Melbourne Ambassador-at-Large, Sami Shah, will deliver an opening address.
Presented in partnership with PEN Melbourne: promotes literature and defends freedom of expression.
Accessibility
Accessible toilets available
Assistive Listening
Auslan interpreting available by request
Companion tickets available
Registered Assistance Animals welcome
Wheelchair accessible
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Featuring
Plestia Alaqad is a 22-year-old Palestinian journalist who was born and raised in Gaza, Palestine. Throughout her life, she has witnessed over four Israeli aggressions and reported on the Israeli war on Gaza in 2023. She pursued her studies in New Media and Journalism at Eastern Mediterranean Univer... Read more
Dr Samah Sabawi is an award-winning playwright. In 2020 she received a Green Room Award for best writing for her play THEM, also nominated for Best Independent Theatre Ensemble, Best Independent Production and Best Direction, and shortlisted for both the Victorian Premier Literary Awards and the Nic... Read more
Location
190 Little Lonsdale St, Melbourne Victoria 3000
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