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A discourse on Feminism in the Middle East
A series of events regarding the discourse on feminism, women’s rights and the ‘woman, life, freedom’ movement in Iran, and also the Middle East.
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1st February
#1 History
The feminist discourse in Iran throughout history
pre-Islamic Revolution vs. post-Islamic Revolution women’s rights in Iran
How the current picture of women’s rights looks like under the Islamic Republic
#2 Living Experience
Women under a patriarchal, theocratic authoritarian regime
Manipulation tool employed to control women and take away their bodily autonomy
Social fabrics and engrained misogyny
Living experiences of women
The systemic positioning of women as second-class citizens
22nd February
#2 Living Experience
Discussing the history of the slogan “Woman, Life Freedom” known originally as Jin Jiyan Azadi in Kurdish.
When it began, its history, and how it inspired and set fire to a women-led revolution in Iran.
What does Woman, Life, Freedom mean to you?
7th March