PANEL DISCUSSIONS

MINORITY AND QUEER NARRATIVES

Saturday, 28th November 2020
3pm to 5pm

Moderated by: Vani Subramanian

Speakers: Shazia Iqbal (India); Jabeen Merchant (India); Gagandeep Singh (India); Anomaa Rajakaruna (Sri Lanka)

This panel seeks to reflect on the context, thinking, actions and creativity around redefining identities from a queer and minority (defined across caste, class, religion, ethnicity and disabilities) lens. The panel discussion will be two hours long including a 20-25 minutes Q&A with the audience.

WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE A SOUTH ASIAN TODAY?

Monday, 30th November 2020
5pm to 7pm

Moderated by: Kamla Bhasin
Speakers: Larium Marium (Bangladesh), Salima Hashmi (Pakistan), Sapna Pradhan Malla (Nepal), Nimalka Fernando (Sri Lanka), Miriam Chandy Menacherry (India) 

This panel is a contemplation on the relevance of this identity in contemporary times. The panelists include eminent feminist leaders from across the region whose lives and work have left a mark on South Asian culture and society. They will reflect on what the identity means to them, their work and the future they imagine for the region.