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Palestinian journalist Plestia Alaqad shares her experience reporting from Gaza and her journey to Australia.
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.
This event is presented in partnership with PEN Melbourne, an organisation committed to the protection of the rights of writers around the world.
Event and Ticketing Details
Dates & Times
Wednesday 14 August
7.00PM-8.15PM
Tickets
$35.00
Full
$25.00
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Location
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible
Assistive Listening
Auslan interpreting available by-request
Companion tickets available
Registered Assistance Animals welcome
Accessible toilets available
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Featuring
Plestia Alaqad
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 ...
Samah Sabawi
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 ...