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Woman, Life, Freedom: A New Revolutionary Era in Iran

Join us on September 7 for an enlightening presentation by Dr. Nina Ansary, a distinguished scholar, author, and renowned expert on women’s rights and gender equality. Dr. Ansary’s extensive research and activism have positioned her as a leading figure in the movement to empower women in Iran.

This conversation is timely as we approach the one year anniversary of the brutal murder of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini who was detained, beaten, and placed in a coma by Iran’s morality police, the Gasht-e Ershad. This horrific event sparked an unprecedented wave of outrage and protests across the nation and the world.

In a courageous display of unity and resistance, women and girls across Iran and globally, continued to bravely stand up for freedom against the oppressive gender apartheid regime, the Islamic Republic. This heart wrenching event has underscored the urgent need for change, not only in the treatment of women but also in the overall respect for human rights and individual freedoms in Iran where women and girls continue to be arrested, raped, tortured, and imprisoned for advocating for their freedom and basic fundamental rights. 

During the presentation, Dr. Ansary will delve into the significant challenges and oppressive regime faced by women in Iran, examining the social, cultural, and strict legal and religious regulations that they encounter on a daily basis. Her insights will shed light on the realities of their plight and the barriers they must overcome. Moreover, Dr. Ansary will highlight the crucial role that the global community, including international institutions, can play in supporting women in Iran and fighting against a tyrannical regime.

Here are a few highlights of human rights violations faced by women in Iran: 

  • Mandatory hijab law restricts women’s freedom of choice and expression, violating their autonomy and right to self-determination.
  • Discriminatory laws contribute to gender inequality, including limitations on divorce rights, inheritance rights, and child custody.
  • Women face obstacles in the workforce due to discriminatory practices, limited opportunities, and unequal pay.
  • Violence against women, including domestic violence and honor killings, persists with inadequate legal protections and support systems.
  • Women’s rights activists face harassment, arrests, and imprisonment for advocating gender equality and challenging discriminatory laws.

Program Information: 

Date:
Thursday, September 7, 2023
Check-In and Pre-Lunch Networking: 
11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Lunch & Presentation: 
12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Location:
Charlotte City Club Directions to the parking garage (set your GPS to 116 W. 4th Street, Charlotte, NC 28202)
Parking is validated
Cost:
$50 (WACC Member Rate)
$65 (Non-Member Rate)
$35 (Young Professionals of the World Affairs Council of Charlotte — YPWACC)
$25 (WACC Student Member / WACC Educator Member)

  • Please call 704-687-7762 for credit card payments over the phone.
  • Checks can be mailed to “World Affairs Council of Charlotte, 9201 University City Blvd., CHHS 227, Charlotte, NC 28223.