Shoaib Iqbal, Founder of The Little Art and President ASSITEJ Pakistan elected for ASSITEJ International Executive Committee
We are thrilled to share that ASSITEJ International General Assembly, consisted of members from 72 countries has elected Shoaib Iqbal, president ASSITEJ Pakistan and founder of The Little Art as member of its Executive Committee for next 3-year term. The voting was conducted during 20th ASSITEJ World Congress 2021 happening in Tokyo and online.
“I look forward to represent Southasia and Asia on global stage, promote theater for children and young people in Pakistan and further the cause of TYA globally. I also strive to work for the rights of all children and young people to access theatre and performing arts and celebrate culture and self expression.” – Shoaib Iqbal
ASSITEJ is the International Association of Theatre for Children and Young People, uniting theatres, organisations and individuals who work in this area. It is dedicated to the artistic, cultural and educational rights of children and young people across the globe and advocates on behalf of all children.
The following members of the Executive Committee (EC) 2021-2024 have been elected;
Sue Giles, President (Australia) | Bebê De Soares , Vice President (Chile) | Pamela Udoka, Vice President (Nigeria) | Seok-hong Kim, Vice President, (Korea) | Louis Valente Sørensen, General Secretary (Denmark) | Ernie Nolan, Treasurer (USA) |Julia Dina Heße (Germany) | Selloane Mokuku (South Africa) | Shoaib Iqbal (Pakistan) | Cristina Cazzola (Italy) | Tatiana Bobrova (Russia) | Yannick Boudeau (Belgium) | Minoovash Rahimian (Iran) | Emilie Robert (France) | Jon Dafydd-Kidd (UK)
