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Doha
Following the successful debut in September this year, W Doha hosted the return of ‘What She Said’ recently at its ballroom, the Great Room.
Celebrating femininity and women pushing boundaries, the theme focused on the realm of education in collaboration with Education Above All (EAA) Foundation to mark International Human Rights Day that is observed on
December 10.
More than 150 women attended the evening at W Doha, which kicked off with an opportunity to mix and mingle over mocktails and bites, followed by a thought-provoking panel discussion moderated by Bianca Brigitte Bonomi, editor-in-chief of Grazia Arabia.
The panel included an inspiring line-up of four Qatari women, each of whom is breaking boundaries in the field of education: Hessa al Noaimi, EAA youth advocate;Nawa al Akram, comedian, model, athlete and disability rights advocate; Tahani al Hajri, writer and social activist; and Reem al Suwaidi, general manager of Bedaya.
Each woman spoke about their individual journeys and challenges, while collectively they shared much-welcomed advice on how to overcome obstacles and the importance of building resilience as a key tool in the face of adversity. The conversation also explored the necessity of education in emergency responses, the importance of equitable education for all genders and disabilities, as well as the impact of education on conflict-affected communities.
The panel discussion closed with an engaging Q&A with the audience before guests joined emerging artist Hessa Kalla for an interactive painting activation.
‘What She Said’, a global speaker series, is a platform that brings together inspirational women and sparks conversations that inspire, educate and enlighten. It aims to encourage and support women who navigate the challenges and triumphs of work and play to go after their goals no matter the obstacles faced.
Doha
Following the successful debut in September this year, W Doha hosted the return of ‘What She Said’ recently at its ballroom, the Great Room.
Celebrating femininity and women pushing boundaries, the theme focused on the realm of education in collaboration with Education Above All (EAA) Foundation to mark International Human Rights Day that is observed on
December 10.
More than 150 women attended the evening at W Doha, which kicked off with an opportunity to mix and mingle over mocktails and bites, followed by a thought-provoking panel discussion moderated by Bianca Brigitte Bonomi, editor-in-chief of Grazia Arabia.
The panel included an inspiring line-up of four Qatari women, each of whom is breaking boundaries in the field of education: Hessa al Noaimi, EAA youth advocate;Nawa al Akram, comedian, model, athlete and disability rights advocate; Tahani al Hajri, writer and social activist; and Reem al Suwaidi, general manager of Bedaya.
Each woman spoke about their individual journeys and challenges, while collectively they shared much-welcomed advice on how to overcome obstacles and the importance of building resilience as a key tool in the face of adversity. The conversation also explored the necessity of education in emergency responses, the importance of equitable education for all genders and disabilities, as well as the impact of education on conflict-affected communities.
The panel discussion closed with an engaging Q&A with the audience before guests joined emerging artist Hessa Kalla for an interactive painting activation.
‘What She Said’, a global speaker series, is a platform that brings together inspirational women and sparks conversations that inspire, educate and enlighten. It aims to encourage and support women who navigate the challenges and triumphs of work and play to go after their goals no matter the obstacles faced.