Shema kalbasi biography

Sheema Kalbasi (Persian: شیما کلباسی; born November 20, 1972, in Tehran, Iran) is an Iranian-Danish-American poet and writer who addresses issues of feminism, war, refugees, human rights, and freedom of expression.

She is also a filmmaker focusing on women's issues and activism for women's rights, minority rights, children's rights, and refugees' rights. Kalbasi grew up in Pakistan and Denmark and now resides in the United States.

Shema kalbasi biography

Biography

Sheema Kalbasi is a poet, literary translator,^[1] and humanitarian whose work has garnered international recognition. She has taught refugee children and worked with organizations such as the UNHCR, the Center for Refugees in Pakistan, and UNA Denmark.

In Denmark, she also trained and served as a defense soldier.

Her poetry has been anthologized and translated into over twenty languages, earning critical acclaim. In 2012, Canadian Senator LGen (Ret.) the Hon. Roméo Dallaire concluded a speech on the situation in