Babel: Translating the Middle East
Dalal Mawad: The Port of Beirut Explosion Through Women's Eyes
Oct 17, 2023
Lebanese journalist Dalal Mawad discusses her book, All She Lost, which tells the stories of women affected by the Beirut Port explosion. Topics include the emotional complexities of attachment and detachment towards Lebanon, disparities in women's freedoms and rights in Iran and Lebanon, and the role of women in social movements in the Middle East.
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- 'All She Lost' focuses on women's stories after the Beirut explosion, shedding light on issues like domestic violence and discriminatory laws.
- By centering the book on women, it aims to provide a safe space for them to discuss their experiences and contribute to the collective understanding of Lebanon's modern history.
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The Beirut Port explosion and its aftermath
The podcast episode discusses the August 4, 2020 Beirut Port explosion, a tragic event that killed over 200 people, left 300,000 homeless, and had a profound impact on millions of lives. The government's investigation into the explosion has been suspended, and no one has been held accountable. Lebanese journalist Tila Maawa joins the podcast to talk about her book 'All She Lost', which focuses on Lebanese women's stories as they navigate the aftermath of the explosion and the underlying issues plaguing Lebanon. The book sheds light on the experiences of the survivors and reveals the broader societal challenges faced by women, such as domestic violence, unfair laws, the burden of economic crisis, and custody issues.
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