Estera Karim
| Estera Karim | |
|---|---|
| Born | Estera Karim Omar January 29, 1983 Sulaymaniyah, Kurdistan Region |
| 🏡 Residence | Sweden |
| 💼 Occupation | Media personality, social media activist, critic |
| 📆 Years active | 1992–present |
| 👩 Spouse(s) | Married twice |
| 👶 Children | San |
| 👪 Relatives | Omar Chawsheen (Uncle) |
Estera Karim (born January 29, 1983, in Sulaymaniyah) is a presenter, activist, critic, and a prominent Kurdish social media personality residing in Sweden.[1] She is considered one of the first child presenters in South Kurdistan after 1991 and has become known in recent years for her critiques of cultural and religious concepts on social media platforms.
Background and Family
Estera Karim is the daughter of Karim Omar, known as "Karim Omara Souri Arabanchi," who was a well-known figure in the city of Sulaymaniyah.[1] She grew up in a talented family and is the niece of the renowned stage artist Omar Chawsheen.[2] In 1996, due to the complications of the Kurdish Civil War, she displaced with her family to Syria for over a year before returning to the city of Erbil.[1]
Professional Career
Estera Karim's media career began at a very early age:
- Early Career: In 1992, she appeared as the presenter of the program "Papoolakan" (Butterflies) on the central channel of Kurdistan TV.[1]
- Broadcasting: She worked as a political news anchor for Kurdistan TV and later served as the first Kurdish-section political anchor for Ishtar TV.[2]
- Migration: In 2006, due to personal circumstances, she left Kurdistan for Europe and settled in Sweden.[1]
Social Media Activism
On September 15, 2016, Estera Karim decided to resume her activities through the social network Facebook.[1] She conducted her first live broadcast on March 16, 2017. Her content primarily focuses on critiquing traditions and religions that she views as restrictions on individual freedoms, as well as striving to establish humanism instead of patriarchy.[2]
Perspectives and Reception
Estera Karim's style of expression and critiques have elicited various reactions within Kurdish society. Her supporters view her as a courageous voice for breaking social taboos and an advocate for women's rights. Conversely, critics accuse her style of expression of being disrespectful toward religious and social values.[2] She describes herself as a "rebel" and believes her work expresses the silent, suppressed frustrations of Kurdish women.[1]
References
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