Iranian Women Speak: Voices of Transformation presents brilliant women authors, artists, and humanitarians expressing their fervent hopes for justice and freedom. As Iranian-born Caroline Reddy notes in her introduction: "As artists, our mediums—the oil pastels, charcoal, marble, wood, clay, glass, ink, movement, pen to paper—are the peaceful weapons we wield." They express themselves not through violence or despair, but with beauty, sincerity and an honest yearning for freedom, peace and justice in their home country.
This ebook uplifts voices and spreads a crucial message of the struggle for human rights in a time of unrest. The women of Iran and those in support, place themselves at extraordinary risk standing up, speaking out, and unveiling the reality of feminine life under the Islamic Republic and governmental forces. This folio honors and expands their courage, struggle and vital work.
Iranian Women Speak: Voices of Transformation is the latest in the International Human Rights Art Festival's rapid-response publishing program, which highlights creators on the ground and in the mIddle of the most important social justice struggles around the world.
Iranian Women Speak: Voices of Transformation presents brilliant women authors, artists, and humanitarians expressing their fervent hopes for justice and freedom. As Iranian-born Caroline Reddy notes in her introduction: "As artists, our mediums—the oil pastels, charcoal, marble, wood, clay, glass, ink, movement, pen to paper—are the peaceful weapons we wield." They express themselves not through violence or despair, but with beauty, sincerity and an honest yearning for freedom, peace and justice in their home country.
This ebook uplifts voices and spreads a crucial message of the struggle for human rights in a time of unrest. The women of Iran and those in support, place themselves at extraordinary risk standing up, speaking out, and unveiling the reality of feminine life under the Islamic Republic and governmental forces. This folio honors and expands their courage, struggle and vital work.
Iranian Women Speak: Voices of Transformation is the latest in the International Human Rights Art Festival's rapid-response publishing program, which highlights creators on the ground and in the mIddle of the most important social justice struggles around the world.
