Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe
Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe was detained at an Iranian airport while returning to London, and was falsely accused of trying to overthrow the Iranian governmen. Over the next six years, she was held in different conditions, including solitary confinement, prison, and later house arrest with an electronic tag, and was banned from leaving Iran. After lengthy diplomatic negotiations, she was released and returned to the UK in March 2022. She now speaks publicly about her experience, advocates for political prisoners and prison reform.
Upcoming Events
5 Speakers, 15 Minutes Each - November 2026
5x15 is thrilled to bring our signature format to the Emmanuel Centre stage for the first time! Five speakers, fifteen minutes each.
Emmanuel Centre, SW1P
Emmanuel Centre, SW1P
Featuring Talks By:
Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe
on human rights and life as a political prisoner
Dan Jones
on the secrets held in castles
Jamie Bartlett
on communicating with AI
Dame Margaret Hodge
on her career in politics
Gus Casely-Hayford
on the power of everyday objects
5 Speakers, 15 Minutes Each - November 2026
5x15 is thrilled to bring our signature format to the Emmanuel Centre stage for the first time! Five speakers, fifteen minutes each.
Emmanuel Centre, SW1P