Mariyam Nawaz is a communications specialist with almost two decades of work experience in the UN across Asia and Pacific. She is a champion of women's rights and empowerment and have produced various campaigns on women and girls that reached millions of people.
fireside
In this powerful session, Angeline Malik reflects on her journey as a cancer survivor, exploring the chaos, resilience, and creative strength that shaped her healing. She highlights the critical gaps in women’s health research — how symptoms are often dismissed, misdiagnosed, or misunderstood — and why systemic change is urgently needed. Through personal storytelling and advocacy, Angeline calls for a deeper commitment to women-centered healthcare, early detection, and research that finally takes women’s bodies seriously
film
In Lahore, 26-year-old Fatin and her mother Yasmeen are preparing for a neighborhood wedding when their plans are disrupted by the unexpected arrival of Shabeer, Fatin’s 70-year-old uncle. Fatin is uncomfortable with Shabeer’s visit, but her parents expect her to care for him, including driving him to his hospital appointments. Tensions arise during their interactions, and Fatin struggles to balance her duty to her family with the weight of an unspoken history.
