Tasneem’s Blog Archive
Let Me Count the 1.6 Billion Ways…
At the ‘Ways to Be Muslim’ launch at the IMA tonight. An exhibition about ‘what being Muslim means to me’. Importantly, the motivation behind this showcase was to share hundreds of insights- by Muslims, for Muslims. In an era fixated with attending to public...
TerraNullius Makes Waves
Attending #ACMI’s premiere of ‘Terra Nullius’ - an Australian film that examines this nation’s sense of self, without apology or exception. Shout outs to #SodaJerk’s Dan & Dominique, ACMI’s CEO, Katrina Sedgwick and guest film launcher, Kate White, for...
Lived Experiences Shaping Diversity
This morning I participated in a candid session of storytelling, as part of the harmony week celebrations held by SE Water in Frankston. The ‘Lived Experiences’ discussions included four co-panellists; Sebastian, Mazia, Jeremy, Dawn and myself. We each shared our...
Proud to Belong: A Victorian Story
Tonight’s Premier Gala Dinner 2018, heralds Victoria’s Cultural Diversity Week, this year themed ‘Proud to Belong’* . A highlight of the dinner featured the launch of a stunning publication profiling culturally diverse Victorians, who are just that. Aside from...
But Where Are You Really From?
Tonight I presented a keynote address for the Human Rights Forum, ‘Where Are You Really From’- held by @cityofgreaterbendigo and @zindafestival . Following my keynote, a superb panel discussion ensued about identity & belonging and how navigating these...
ArtySmarty Indulgence in Melbourne’s Arts Precinct
Enjoyed a night of arts precinct indulgence beginning at the Melbourne Recital Centre for #Rebetiko - a festival celebrating 100 years of Greek urban music of the underground from Istanbul, Athens, Thessaloniki & Melbourne. Next up, at #TheMalthouse, saw one of...
A Very Melbourne Week of Politics, Art and Wrongful Haircuts..
So. Melbourne. #NewsTherapy with these two oracles?, Raf Epstein & Jonathan Green, reviewing the week that was. Canvassing : Trinity Haircut Gate; Denuclearisation in the time of Trump; Victorian & NSW government’s commitment to child sexual abuse victims’...
Talking Arts, Sports & Community through a Gendered Lens
Tonights #InternationalWomensDay evening at Stonnington Library involved a conversation facilitated by broadcaster and author, Sally Warhaft. My copanellists included YA author and broadcaster, Nicole Hayes and Stonnington Councillor, Jami Kilsaris We canvassed:...
Making Clean Noise- the EPA & Diversity
This morning I addressed an ‘#InternationalWomensDay breakfast for the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA). I spoke to the issue of ”Cultural and Gender Diversity in Leadership’ in light of the UN theme for IWD being ‘leave no woman behind’. It was telling that...
Pressing for Progress
Today I participated in an International Women’s Day event with Women’s Health in the West, exploring themes of’ Press for Progress’ and the UN Women theme of ‘Leave no Woman Behind’. I was joined by writer and activist, Kristine Ziwica and Dr Robyn...