Taslima Nasrin, a Bangladeshi writer and former physician, is a strong advocate o freedom of expression, human rights and gender equality. She shot into global fame with the publication of her famous novel Laiia (Shame), a bold venture which earned the wrath of her countrymen and other fundamentalist groups. Since 1984, she has been living in exile but has continued to work and write for the oppressed, especially women, with a firm commitment and dedication. The ...
