Humza Yousaf
Humza Yousaf
On the memoir Under Fire: My family’s escape from Gaza and the cost of leadership
Humza Yousaf in conversation with Mhairi Black
Humza Yousaf discusses his memoir Under Fire: My Family’s Escape from Gaza with Mhairi Black.
The conversation will explore the personal and political experiences behind the book, including family, leadership and the challenges of public life, alongside issues that have shaped Yousaf’s work, from geopolitics and racism to mental health and climate justice.
Rt. Hon. Humza Yousaf served as Scotland’s First Minister from 29th March 2023 – 7th May 2024.
Upon assuming office, Humza became the first Muslim leader of a non-Muslim majority Western nation. Elected to the Office of First Minister at the age of 37, he became Scotland’s youngest First Minister, and the first Person of Colour to become First Minister of Scotland.
Humza is the only First Minister to have made the front cover of Time Magazine, where he was described as an “extraordinary leader” and “trailblazer”.
He was an elected Member of the Scottish Parliament for 15 years.
Humza has many interests and issues close to his heart including external affairs and geopolitics, nurturing emerging leadership, mental health, climate justice, and tackling racism & xenophobia.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Date: Sunday 21 Feb 2027
Time: 1230pm
Duration: 1 hour
Venue: The Main House
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