
The Freedom Seeker: An Immersive Migrant Performance
Bowery Poetry Club, NYC
From the new novel by Ruchira Gupta — writer, activist, and founder of Apne Aap — this immersive migrant performance is produced by Rattapallax and Shubra Prakash, supported by the New York State Council on the Arts and Bowery Poetry Club, and performed by migrant actors, with poetry and music interwoven.

Using Story to Change the World, and Transform Ourselves
W. Polk St., just east of Clark St., Chicago, IL.
Featuring Jimmie Briggs, Vanity Fair Contributor ("We're All George Floyd Now"), activist and YA novelist Ruchira Gupta, Girls Bazaar in conversation with Authors and Center for Story Witness Co-Creators, R. Clifton Spargo and Anne K. Ream.

10/10/2025
@ 6:30 - 9:00 pm
The Last Girl Awards
725 Park Avenue New York, NY 10021
A rare and inspiring opportunity to be in the room with global changemakers redefining what freedom means. Hear from Nobel Peace Laureate Nadia Murad, Princess Mabel of Orange-Nassau, filmmaker and Olympian Mary Mazzio, human rights advocate Taina Bien-Aimé, and feminist icon Sayeda Hameed. Hosted by actor Reshma Shetty, the evening features bold reflections, lively wine reception, and a book signing with The Freedom Seeker author Ruchira Gupta. Presented in partnership with Apne Aap.