When I'm not working on the ground, spending time with my husband and daughter puts me at ease. Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy daughtereasegrind Change image and share on social
My family restores my sense of ease and keeps me balanced. Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy balanceeasefamily Change image and share on social
There are a number of parallels between the slums of Brazil and those found in my hometown, Karachi. The dichotomy that exists in Brazil is uncannily similar to that found in Pakistan, and I hope to one day make a film that follows similar themes. Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy brazildaydichotomy share on social
The Pakistani government and its allies must overhaul their policies in Pakistan. Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy allygovernmentoverhaul Change image and share on social
What good is my parents' wealth and education and upbringing if I'm not contributing to the world? Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy contributeeducationgood Change image and share on social
Working in any country where you want to talk about the kind of issues that other people don't want to talk about is difficult. Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy countrydifficultissue Change image and share on social
In terms of 'Saving Face,' I was inspired by the stories of survivors who didn't let their attacks stop them from pursuing justice and seeking treatment. Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy attackfaceinspire Change image and share on social
I don't think I'll be making documentaries my whole life. Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy documentarylifemake Change image and share on social
My topics are timely. When an event is happening is when I want to be there... I think it is our duty to challenge the status quo. Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy challengedutyevent Change image and share on social
Thousands of civilians have lost their lives to terrorist attacks inside Pakistan, and thousands more will - because, unlike the Pakistani government, which has no coherent policy to deal with the radicals, the Taliban have one to deal with Pakistan and its citizens. Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy attackcitizencivilian share on social
