“She has debated with presidents, been comforted by the Dalai Lama, and been called one of the world’s most inspiring women – but it’s as a poet that Emtithal Mahmoud truly shines.“ – The Guardian – From Refugee, to Ivy Woman, to World Champion Poet, and now Goodwill Ambassador— Emtithal (Emi) Mahmoud continuously advocates for the cause of refugees and disadvantaged communities the world over through her poetry, and incredible experience. In 2017, she hosted the first fully inclusive civilian peace talks across Sudan as part of her One Girl Walk and Dreams for Peace Initiative. In 2018, she completed an unprecedented 1000km (620mile) walk in 30 days from Darfur to Khartoum, mobilizing thousands of people along the way. The newly published author has repeatedly moved audiences to tears—and to their feet— at the
About
In Recent News:
Emi was featured as one of the Harper's Bazaar New Change-makers of 2020 alongside several other groundbreaking artists, leaders, and entrepreneurs.
Named one of BBC's 100 Most Inspirational Women, Emi co-founded an international research initiative and has worked with President Obama, the UNHCR, the Fletcher School of Law & Diplomacy, The Institute for Inclusive Security, Gates Grand Challenges, The American Academy of Arts and Sciences, and more.
Activism
Emi uses grass-roots activism to organize, motivate, and mobilize thousands toward change across the world. From her landmark civilian peace talks, to multiple field missions with the UN Refugee Agency and more, Emi has become an expert on catalyzing change.
Advocacy
A riveting keynote & unforgettable voice, Emi has spoken at several high-level events, including the World Bank Human Development Forum, BT Global Sales Kick-off, the World Economic Forum in Davos, Forbes 30 Under 30, The Women’s Forum, TED, UNGA and more.
In Recent News:
Emi was featured as one of the Harper's Bazaar New Change-makers of 2020 alongside several other groundbreaking artists, leaders, and entrepreneurs.
Named one of BBC's 100 Most Inspirational Women, Emi cci-founded an international research initiative and has worked with President Obama, the UNHCR, the Fletcher School of Law & Diplomacy, The Institute for Inclusive Security, Gates Grand Challenges, The American Academy of Arts and Sciences, and more.
Emi uses grass-roots activism to organize, motivate, and mobilize thousands toward change across the world. From her landmark civilian peace talks, to multiple field missions with the UN Refugee Agency and more, Emi has become an expert on catalyzing change.
A riveting keynote & unforgettable voice, Emi has spoken at several high-level events, including the World Bank Human Development Forum, BT Global Sales Kick-off, the World Economic Forum in Davos, Forbes 30 Under 30, The Women’s Forum, TED, UNGA and more.
Find out how Emi "shook the world"
“She has debated with presidents, been comforted by the Dalai Lama, and been called one of the world’s most inspiring women – but it’s as a poet that Emtithal Mahmoud truly shines.“ —The Guardian
World Champion
Goodwill Ambassador
Author
Emi walked 1000km (620 miles) in 30 days, for peace, mobilizing thousands along the way.
Emi has Received standing Ovations from The Dalai Lama, UN Secretary General Ban Ki Moon, The World Economic Forum, Forbes 30 Under 30, Prime Minister Gordon Brown and countless global audiences. Event: BT Kick-off
Her newly published book, Sisters' Entrance is now available worldwide.
"Love is the armor we carried across the borders of our broken homeland."— Emi Mahmoud from Sisters' Entrance
Want the book?
Check out our book page, the tour, or buy it here
The cover art was also done by Emi Mahmoud, including color scheme and the original portrait featured above. The quote "I wish this skin had come with instructions" is from her poem "The Colors we Ascribe" and is featured on the inside cover of Sisters' Entrance.
An Unforgettable Voice
"When your very existence is an act of defiance, live."— Emi Mahmoud
from Sisters' Entrance
"When your
very existence
is an act of
defiance,
live."—
Emi Mahmoud
from Sisters' Entrance
Named one of BBC's 100 Most Inspirational Women
ENGAGEMENTS
ENGAGEMENTS
Emi is available for a select number of speaking engagements, discussions, panels and meetings to inspire, invigorate, motivate and inform audiences as a continued advocate for the refugee cause and disadvantaged communities the world over. Digital appearances/events in light of the COVID-19 pandemic are the norm as we observe social distancing rules. For future events, please reach out to our team directly.
Each year, Emi has spoken at several high-level events including the World Economic Forum in Davos (2020 and 2018), Sziget Music Festival in Budapest (2019) where she performed and spoke for an audience of 50,000+ attendees, The UN General Assembly (2016-2019), Harper's Bazaar Women of the Year Award ceremony (2019) where she presented her fellow Goodwill Ambassador, Cate Blanchett with the prestigious award for her work, Google Zeitgeist and Google Engage (2018, 2019, 2019), Women Deliver (2019), The WISE Summit in Doha (2019), The Hilton Humanitarian Prize event in LA (2018), Forbes 30 Under 30 in Boston (2017) and countless other events.
For more on Emi's work and appearances, please see the Media page or reach out to our team directly. Stay tuned for information regarding Emi's new initiative. For info on Emi's trip to the North Pole, new poems and publications, or just to get a look at her everyday adventures, follow Emi on Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook.
Emi is available for a select number of speaking engagements, discussions, panels and meetings to inspire, invigorate, motivate and inform audiences as a continued advocate for the refugee cause and disadvantaged communities the world over. Digital appearances/events in light of the COVID-19 pandemic are the norm as we observe social distancing rules. For future events, please reach out to our team directly.
Each year, Emi has spoken at several high-level events including the World Economic Forum in Davos (2020 and 2018), Sziget Music Festival in Budapest (2019) where she performed and spoke for an audience of 50,000+ attendees, The UN General Assembly (2016-2019), Harper's Bazaar Women of the Year Award ceremony (2019) where she presented her fellow Goodwill Ambassador, Cate Blanchett with the prestigious award for her work, Google Zeitgeist and Google Engage (2018, 2019, 2019), Women Deliver (2019), The WISE Summit in Doha (2019), The Hilton Humanitarian Prize event in LA (2018), Forbes 30 Under 30 in Boston (2017) and countless other events.
For more on Emi's work and appearances, please see the Media page or reach out to our team directly. Stay tuned for information regarding Emi's new initiative. For info on Emi's trip to the North Pole, new poems and publications, or just to get a look at her everyday adventures, follow Emi on Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook.
Emi in the Press
See Emi's historic walk for peace across Sudan— peace talks, videos and more.