Tasneem’s Blog Archive
Comrades in Combat over Culture Wars
A stimulating morning of presentations on Islamophobia, sexism and discrimination for the 'Department of Justice & Regulations -Talent Development Program: Cultural Competency' component . Blessed to share a platform with the legendary Mary Crooks, CEO of...
Carey Assembly Musings..
I was delighted to be a guest presenter at the Carey Grammar Speakers Assembly. A receptive audience of switched on students made my experience a delight. Sharing my understanding of Islamaphobia and the impact of marginalisation of women, my presentation touched...
Shakespeare in da WhiteHouse
Last night I attended #DavidDunne's reprisal of 'Julius Caesar' at NuWorks Theatre. A contemporary interpretation of Shakespeare's classic, this play assumed a US politics paradigm of competing factions, duplicity, greed and that trademark...
American Shariah – the movie
Catching up with funny man, actor and producer #OmarRegan at the Melbourne premiere of #AmericanShariah. Congrats- on a brilliant film executing home truths of the lived reality for American Muslims facing Islamophobia. Produced with humour and tact, this film...
Terror Inc.
Tonight I participated in a panel discussion on 'Terrorism and Counter-terrorism', for Pax Christi with Emeritus Professor Joseph Camilleri and renoun defence lawyer Rob Stary. In a discussion moderated by Overland's Jacques Boulet, we covered topics...
Getting in the SacredEdge Swing
Enjoyed a delightful whirlwind run at the #SacredEdgeFestival. Celebrating diversity, well being and the need for minority voices to be heard. Theirs was a mix of warm audience, diverse speakers, story telling par excellence and entertainment. I'm only sorry I...
O’Keefe’s Angels
Kochies Angel's a la Andrew O'Keefe this morning on Channel 7's Sunrise. We discussed : when selfies become disrespectful, and violence on the street- is it ever the solution?Great banter, which ventured off topic with publicist Prue MacSween and journalist Natalie...
Radical Middle Ground
Survived an intense 'Conversation Hour' on ABC 774 this morning, with Jon Faine, Omar Merhi and Greg Barton.We discussed the impetus for young Australian Muslims radicalisation (the little we know) and strategies for preventative intervention. Talkback received...
We’re Half the Sky
Was delighted to be guest speaker at a classy Ladies High Tea by #ISDU, speaking to the issue of women's empowerment, 'We're Half the Sky'. Blessed to meet an array of new faces and a few familiar ones.Gorgeous set-up, fashionistas EVERYWHERE, beautiful food, top show...