Talks can be tailored to the focus of your event.
Speaker, Roundtable: “Abu Dhabi: A Global Model for Coexistence in the Digital Age”
Emirates Scholar Research Center. 2026
Delivered a Ramadan talk hosted by TRENDS Research & Advisory on faith and pathways to peaceful coexistence, drawing on Islamic principles of dignity, justice, and mutual respect, and highlighting the Constitution of Medina as a historic model of pluralism and inclusive governance.
Participated in the TRENDS Research & Advisory symposium, “Toward a World of Peace, Justice, and Coexistence: Cultivating Knowledge and Building Tolerance,” alongside fellow experts and colleagues.
Abu Dhabi International Book Fair 2025
"Drawing and Animating Abu Dhabi" (رسم وتحريك أبوظبي)
Moderated a conversation with Emirati filmmaker Fadel AlMuhairi on bringing Abu Dhabi to life through drawing and animation, as part of the Sea of Culture Foundation's programme at the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair.
Participated in a panel session at the Geneva Centre’s Human Rights Awareness Week 2024 titled “Educating for Change: The Role of Diplomacy in Human Rights Education,” organized in collaboration with the Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy (AGDA).
Moderated the third panel discussion at the Abrahamic Family House Forum in Abu Dhabi in 2023. Titled “Bridging the Gap: Fostering Intergenerational Dialogue on Culture and Youth,” the panel explored how intergenerational and interfaith dialogue can strengthen social cohesion. The discussion examined the intersection of culture, youth, and dialogue in shaping more inclusive and harmonious societies.
Conducted a two-week intensive workshop in 2019 focused on bridging academic human rights frameworks with practical implementation strategies. The programme emphasized applied approaches to effective human rights practice and was delivered in collaboration with the National Institution for Human Rights.
Presenting a workshop at the Judicial & Legal Studies Institute regarding effective methods of combatting sex trafficking. It was truly an honor to present to members of the Public Prosecution, lawyers, judges and my fellow colleagues in academia.
Leena welcomes invitations to speak, moderate, lecture and lead workshops at forums, universities and institutions worldwide.