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Iranian Women's Struggle for Change
Iranian activist Sahar Naseri discusses the plight of women in Iran, their activism, and the hope for a peaceful democratic transition.
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- Who is Sahar Naseri and what is her central belief regarding the future of Iran?
- Sahar Naseri, an Iranian human rights activist living in Sweden, believes that Iranian women will lead the next major change in their country due to the immense suffering they have endured under the current regime.
- What are some of the major issues affecting Iranian women that Naseri highlights?
- Naseri highlights the alarming rates of suicide and honor killings among Iranian women, attributing them to the suppression of basic freedoms and the stark contrast between their reality and the idealized lifestyles seen on social media.
- How does Naseri continue her activism from Sweden, and what methods does she employ?
- After leaving Iran, Naseri continues her activism through the organization Iran Hamava, using a Telegram bot to collect stories of violence and oppression and turning some into documentaries to raise international awareness.
- What is Naseri's vision for the future of Iran and what role does she believe women will play?
- Naseri advocates for a peaceful transition of power in Iran, emphasizing that war will not bring democracy. She believes Iranian women will play a key role in this transition.
- Describe Sahar Naseri's personal experiences that led to her activism and eventual escape from Iran?
- Naseri's activism began in her youth when she defied dress codes and faced police brutality. Her experiences, culminating in a terrifying incident where police threatened her dog, prompted her eventual escape from Iran.