Nelufar Hedayat

Nelufar Hedayat is a journalist and presenter whose work focuses on environmental issues and cultural upheaval. Born in Afghanistan, she came to Britain as a refugee which has shaped her work, creating a unique point of view and a passion for telling the stories of fringe and marginalised communities. She has created a body of work with British and American broadcasters including Nat Geo, Vice, Fusion, The Guardian and the BBC, that is empathetic, pioneering and insightful. A passionate and engaged moderator and host, Nelufar also speaks widely about incorporating diversity as well as avoiding divided communities through creating space to navigate difficult conversations and differences.