Theme: “Humanity Across Borders”
May 31, 2025 London, Brunei Gallery Lecture Theatre, SOAS, 10 Thornhaugh Street, Russell Square, London
June 3, 2025 Oxford, Flora Anderson Hall, Somerville College, University of Oxford, Woodstock Road, Oxford, OX2 6HD,
In an era marked by deepening global conflicts, widespread displacement, and a rapidly changing climate, the Khushwant Singh Literary Festival London will explore the theme “Humanity Across Borders”, focusing on the struggles, resilience, and stories that unite us all in our shared humanity.
The theme resonates with the pressing issues of our time, including the devastating impact of wars and armed conflicts, the plight of refugees, the urgent ecological crisis, and the continuing fight for women’s rights and gender equality. It serves as a platform for critical conversations about shared experiences, offering nuanced perspectives on the ways in which these issues transcend borders, shaping lives and societies across continents.
It will seek to deepen our understanding of human resilience and solidarity in the face of adversity, urging action to build a more just, sustainable, and inclusive world. By bringing together diverse perspectives, the festival aims to emphasize that our humanity, at its core, is universal—capable of overcoming barriers and embracing solidarity across cultures, nations, and identities.
The Khushwant Singh Literary Festival in 2025 promises to be a vital gathering for voices that will shape the narrative of our time, illuminating paths toward greater understanding and collective action in a world inescapably defined by its interconnectedness.
