EPISODE · Jan 21, 2023 · 41 MIN
Women's liberation, minority rights and revolution in Iran | Dr Kat Eghdamian
from The Big Picture with Mohamed Hassan · host Middle East Eye - Journalist & Producer Mohamed Hassan
In our first in a series of long-form interviews with great minds, we speak with human rights advocate Dr Kat Eghdamian on why the fight for women's liberation in Iran is not about religion but control.Dr Eghdamian explains how the death of Mahsa Amini, a Kurdish woman, inspired a nationwide movement built on Kurdish traditions and slogans and what we can learn from the young people putting their lives on the line for a better future.Filming & Recording: Hossam SarhanGFX: Anas Alaa Audio editor: Houda Fansa Jawadiwww.middlleeasteye.net We'd love to hear your thoughts on this episode, and any guests you'd like us to have on our show. Reach us by email at [email protected] or find us on instagram @BigPictureMee.You can also watch all our episodes on our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMyaP73Ho1ySj3cO0OSOHZAOgD1WTDixG
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In our first in a series of long-form interviews with great minds, we speak with human rights advocate Dr Kat Eghdamian on why the fight for women's liberation in Iran is not about religion but control. Dr Eghdamian explains how the death of Mahsa Amini, a Kurdish woman, inspired a nationwide movement built on Kurdish traditions and slogans and what we can learn from the young people putting their lives on the line for a better future. Filming & Recording: Hossam Sarhan GFX: Anas Alaa&n...
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