TRT World - Author: Aamirah Patel

Aamirah Patel

Aamirah Patel

Aamirah works in the World Citizen Team, the philanthropic arm of TRT World, dedicated to humanitarian affairs and socially responsible coverage. She is a Co-Founder of Muslim Women Connect, and previously worked in international development for RESULTS UK and International Service, as well as a Trustee for the youth led development agency Restless Development.

Aamirah works in the World Citizen Team, the philanthropic arm of TRT World, dedicated to humanitarian affairs and socially responsible coverage. She is a Co-Founder of Muslim Women Connect, and previously worked in international development for RESULTS UK and International Service, as well as a Trustee for the youth led development agency Restless Development.

Articles from author

Three refugees and their separate journeys to art

As a tribute to June 20 World Refugee Day, TRT World speaks to three artists from three countries that have been torn by war and displacement.

Three refugees and their separate journeys to art

Three refugees and their separate journeys to art

Tackling cholera after the devastation of Cyclone Idai

Climate change could help cholera make a comeback unless a concerted effort is made to spread awareness.

Tackling cholera after the devastation of Cyclone Idai

Tackling cholera after the devastation of Cyclone Idai

Women rise beyond the constraints of war

Four resilient women from four different countries tell TRT World how they've made the most of their war-torn lives.

Women rise beyond the constraints of war

Women rise beyond the constraints of war

Individual action won’t stop climate change

Behavioural change is essential to mitigate the effects of climate change, but sustainable change will only come when governments and corporations change their behaviour.

Individual action won’t stop climate change

Individual action won’t stop climate change

Resisters and community builders: the strength of women of war

Women are often portrayed simply as victims of war playing a passive role in the conflict. The truth is that they have a far more crucial capacity in determining the fate of a conflict.

Resisters and community builders: the strength of women of war

Resisters and community builders: the strength of women of war

The US is following the path of the EU with its disregard for children

The most powerful countries are increasingly closing their borders to migrant and refugee children with disastrous consequences.

The US is following the path of the EU with its disregard for children

The US is following the path of the EU with its disregard for children