Mariam Veiszadeh: Advance Australia Fair?

Australians pride themselves on living in a country where anyone can have a fair go. But is that the reality for those who must start from scratch? Join Mariam Veiszadeh on her journey from child refugee to lawyer and human rights champion, and explore some big questions about belonging, multiculturalism and what a ‘fair go’ really means in Australia today. This event is co-presented by the UNSW Centre for Ideas and the Kaldor Centre for International Refugee Law. About the speaker and the event Mariam Veiszadeh is an award-winning executive, lawyer and human rights advocate. She came to Australia as a refugee from Afghanistan and has spent more than a decade working on anti-racism, belonging and cultural diversity, including as a spokesperson for the Afghan Australian Advocacy Network during the fall of Kabul. At this keynote talk, Mariam will reflect on her journey from fleeing Afghanistan as a young girl, to building a life in Australia as a lawyer, advocate and human rights champion. Across countries, cultures and languages, Mariam’s story is a powerful testament to resilience and paying it forward.  She’ll also join host Nicole Abadee – a freelance journalist and event moderator who writes for The Sydney Morning Herald and Harper’s Bazaar – for a conversation on how we might reframe the debate on belonging, and what it might take to ensure all Australians have the same opportunities.  Free event, registration essential