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Fariba Nawa

Award-Winning Afghan-American Journalist & Author

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Fariba Nawa Biography

Fariba Nawa, an award-winning Afghan-American journalist, covers a range of issues and specializes in women’s rights and conflict zones. She is based in Istanbul, Turkey and has traveled extensively to the Middle East, Central and South Asia. She lived and reported from Afghanistan from 2002 to 2007, and witnessed the U.S.-led war against the Taliban and al Qaeda. She has also reported from Iraq, Pakistan, Iran, Egypt, and Germany. She has a master’s in Middle Eastern studies and journalism.

Her work has appeared in The Atlantic, Newsweek, Sunday Times of London, Foreign Affairs, Daily Beast, Newsday, Mother Jones, The Village Voice, The Christian Science Monitor, San Francisco Chronicle and numerous other publications. She also reports for radio, including National Public Radio (NPR). She is the author of the groundbreaking report "Afghanistan, Inc.," (CorpWatch, May 2006 ) and a contributing writer in the anthology "Under the Drones: Modern Lives in the Afghanistan-Pakistan Borderlands" (Harvard University Press, May 2012). Her essays have also been published in two other books, March to War and Women for Afghan Women.

A frequent speaker on Middle East and South/Central Asian issues, she has participated in talks at the World Affairs Council, Commonwealth Club, major universities, and has been interviewed by prominent television and radio networks.

Her own book, "Opium Nation: Child Brides, Drug Lords and One Woman’s Journey Through Afghanistan," a mix of memoir and reportage about the drug trade in Afghanistan, (HarperColllins, November 2011) was a finalist for the 2012 PEN USA award for research nonfiction.

Nawa’s journalism awards include the Overseas Press Club Scholarship, One World Media Award and Project Censored.

She taught journalism at San Francisco State University, is writing her second book, and is in search of full-time journalism or aid work outside the United States. She is fluent in Farsi/Dari, conversant in Arabic and understands Urdu.

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Under the Drones: Modern Lives in the Afghanistan-Pakistan Borderlands

Under the Drones: Modern Lives in the Afghanistan-Pakistan Borderlands

Opium Nation: Child Brides, Drug Lords, and One Woman's Journey Through Afghanistan

Opium Nation: Child Brides, Drug Lords, and One Woman's Journey Through Afghanistan

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    Speaking fees for Fariba Nawa, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Fariba Nawa are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and under $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Fariba Nawa, click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Fariba Nawa speak about?

  • Where does Fariba Nawa travel from?

    Fariba Nawa generally travels from Turkey, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.
  • Who is Fariba Nawa’s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Fariba Nawa for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Fariba Nawa for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Fariba Nawa or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
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    If you’re looking for the best, unbiased speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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Award-Winning Afghan-American Journalist & Author

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Fariba Nawa Biography

Fariba Nawa, an award-winning Afghan-American journalist, covers a range of issues and specializes in women’s rights and conflict zones. She is based in Istanbul, Turkey and has traveled extensively to the Middle East, Central and South Asia. She lived and reported from Afghanistan from 2002 to 2007, and witnessed the U.S.-led war against the Taliban and al Qaeda. She has also reported from Iraq, Pakistan, Iran, Egypt, and Germany. She has a master’s in Middle Eastern studies and journalism.

Her work has appeared in The Atlantic, Newsweek, Sunday Times of London, Foreign Affairs, Daily Beast, Newsday, Mother Jones, The Village Voice, The Christian Science Monitor, San Francisco Chronicle and numerous other publications. She also reports for radio, including National Public Radio (NPR). She is the author of the groundbreaking report "Afghanistan, Inc.," (CorpWatch, May 2006 ) and a contributing writer in the anthology "Under the Drones: Modern Lives in the Afghanistan-Pakistan Borderlands" (Harvard University Press, May 2012). Her essays have also been published in two other books, March to War and Women for Afghan Women.

A frequent speaker on Middle East and South/Central Asian issues, she has participated in talks at the World Affairs Council, Commonwealth Club, major universities, and has been interviewed by prominent television and radio networks.

Her own book, "Opium Nation: Child Brides, Drug Lords and One Woman’s Journey Through Afghanistan," a mix of memoir and reportage about the drug trade in Afghanistan, (HarperColllins, November 2011) was a finalist for the 2012 PEN USA award for research nonfiction.

Nawa’s journalism awards include the Overseas Press Club Scholarship, One World Media Award and Project Censored.

She taught journalism at San Francisco State University, is writing her second book, and is in search of full-time journalism or aid work outside the United States. She is fluent in Farsi/Dari, conversant in Arabic and understands Urdu.

Fariba Nawa Videos

  • Afghan-American journalist Fariba Nawa says bloodshed in ...
    Afghan-American journalist Fariba Nawa is in close contact with Afghan families trying to leave Kabul and says she feels 'completely ...
  • An Exile Finds Home: Fariba Nawa at TEDxMonterey
  • Fariba Nawa (Full Talk) Afghanistan Reflected - Mirage Ballroom ...

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FAQs on booking Fariba Nawa

  • How do I book Fariba Nawa to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Fariba Nawa for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Fariba Nawa, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Fariba Nawa or any other speaker of your choice.
  • What are the speaker fees for Fariba Nawa

    Speaking fees for Fariba Nawa, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Fariba Nawa are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and under $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Fariba Nawa, click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Fariba Nawa speak about?

  • Where does Fariba Nawa travel from?

    Fariba Nawa generally travels from Turkey, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.
  • Who is Fariba Nawa’s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Fariba Nawa for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Fariba Nawa for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Fariba Nawa or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best, unbiased speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.

Fariba Nawa is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics . The estimated speaking fee range to book Fariba Nawa for your event is $10,000 - $20,000. Fariba Nawa generally travels from Turkey and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Vijay Prashad, Clarissa Ward, Suzanne Kianpour, Zarghuna Kargar and Farida Nekzad. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Fariba Nawa for an upcoming live or virtual event.

Fariba Nawa Speaker Videos

  • Afghan-American journalist Fariba Nawa says bloodshed in ...
    Afghan-American journalist Fariba Nawa is in close contact with Afghan families trying to leave Kabul and says she feels 'completely ...
    An Exile Finds Home: Fariba Nawa at TEDxMonterey
  • Fariba Nawa (Full Talk) Afghanistan Reflected - Mirage Ballroom ...
    Aslan Media Book Chat with Fariba Nawa - YouTube

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This website is a resource for event professionals and strives to provide the most comprehensive catalog of thought leaders and industry experts to consider for speaking engagements. A listing or profile on this website does not imply an agency affiliation or endorsement by the talent.

All American Entertainment (AAE) exclusively represents the interests of talent buyers, and does not claim to be the agency or management for any speaker or artist on this site. AAE is a talent booking agency for paid events only. We do not handle requests for donation of time or media requests for interviews, and cannot provide celebrity contact information.

If you are the talent and wish to request a profile update or removal from our online directory, please submit a profile request form.

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