
Attiya Dawood
Attiya Dawood, a celebrated Sindhi poet, writer, and activist has been hailed as ‘the most important feminist writer in Sindhi’ by Shaikh Ayaz, the renowned Sindhi poet. Through her writings, Dawood highlights the oppression of women in Pakistani society in the name of tradition. She raises her voice against misogyny and bias, and advocates the empowerment of women. Her poems have been translated into German by Annemarie Schimmel, the noted Iranologist and scholar, who has written extensively on Islam and Sufism. They have also been translated into English and Urdu. Two of her poems were published in Jan Goodwin’s anthology The Price of Honour. She has published six books, and her articles on women’s rights, peace, justice, and gender issues have been appeared in major national dailies and literary journals. She is a recipient of the Sindh Adeeb Award from Akhil Bharat Sindhi Boli Ain Sahat Sabha, India.
6:30 PM - 7:00 PM Pop-up
Saturday 1st Feb
On the Wings of Words: Poetry Reading by Attiya Dawood
Location: Hall 2 Words have power! Dive into thought-provoking readings on gender discrimination and empowerment that challenge stereotypes and ignite change. Experience the poetry of Attiya Dawood, a celebrated Sindhi poet whose work has been translated into multiple languages.