Fri 10 & Sat 11 Jul Performance Update:

Please note, train strikes are planned to take place on Fri 10 and Sat 11 Jul and there will be limited services on both days across West Midlands Railway trains. We recommend mapping your route in advance and leaving plenty of time for your journey.

Hot Weather Warning:

Due to the current hot weather, audiences are welcome to bring a bottle of water to help stay hydrated during your visit. We also have water stations available at our bars to grab cups of water if needed.

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Birmingham Rep in Centenary Square, Birmingham

Abdul Wase Samim

Abdul Wase Samim is a dedicated academic and legal expert with extensive experience in Islamic law, human rights, and women’s rights.

Abdul Wase Samim is a dedicated academic and legal expert with extensive experience in Islamic law, human rights, and women’s rights. He was an assistant professor at Herat University, teaching Islamic studies and the legal system. Alongside his academic role, he actively worked in human rights, women’s empowerment, and the rule of law initiative with international organizations in Afghanistan.

Seeking to further his expertise, he pursued an LLM at the University of Washington before coming to the UK. After the Taliban takeover, he came to the UK as a CARA “Council for At-Risk Academic” fellow at Leicester University. Currently, he is living in Birmingham and pursuing a PhD at Aston University.

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