Yasmin Khan

Yasmin Khan is a best-selling author, broadcaster, and human rights campaigner who is passionate about sharing people's stories through food. Her work focuses on the intersection of food, travel, and politics, and she has written three critically acclaimed books: "The Saffron Tales," "Zaitoun," and "Ripe Figs." These books use everyday stories to challenge stereotypes of the Middle East and showcase the beauty and connection that can be found in places more commonly associated with conflict.

Before becoming a writer, Khan worked as a human rights campaigner for a decade, running national and international campaigns for NGOs and grassroots groups on poverty and human rights. This background has given her a unique perspective and a deep understanding of the issues that she writes about.

Khan has also worked as a presenter for BBC R4’s Food Programme and CNN’s Perfect Dish series. She is a regular media commentator, appearing on flagship programmes such as Newsnight, the Today programme and Women’s Hour, and writes for a variety of publications including the Guardian, the Telegraph, the New Statesman, Saveur, Afar, Food52 and Roads and Kingdoms.

In addition to her work as a writer and broadcaster, Khan is also a sought-after public speaker who has delivered hundreds of motivational and inspiring speeches around the world on issues relating to activism, creativity, burnout, career change and human rights in the Middle East. Her ability to connect with audiences and share her experiences and insights in a relatable and engaging way has made her a popular choice for events and conferences.