Past TEDx event
TEDxSanatNagarWomen
Unearthing local voices
Speakers
Speakers may not be confirmed. Check the event website for the latest lineup.
Aleeza Qadir
Student/Researcher
Aleeza Qadir is a 12th grader interested in exploring law and politics. At present, she is a fellow at the Young Kashmir Research Society and her work explores the mental health conditions of women in Kashmir.
Areej Safvi
Artist
Syed Areej Safvi, 25, has apparently become the first woman in Kashmir to write and perform Ladishah – a form of satire in verse, making commentaries on social and political conditions in the society. It is a type of folk ballad with humour forming an essential part of its presentation.
Nazish Mir
Entrepreneur
Nazish is a delhi based entrepreneur of Kashmiri origin. Her brand, Laiqa offers a range of chlorine-free, pH compatible, and eco friendly period products. Through her venture she aims to challenge the taboo surrounding menstruation and promote better menstural care.
Sadiya Nisar
Author
Having authored two books at the tender age of 18, Sadiya is a budding author from downtown Srinagar. She finds herself particularly interested in sufism, and has incorporated themes from the same in her work.