Nobel Peace Prize to Narges Mohammadi: A Tribute to the Women, Life, and Freedom Movement in Iran
The Iranian Solidarity Forum invites you to an exhibition and panel discussion with some of the foremost Iranian female experts in the field in Scandinavia.
The event is organized with the support of the Fritt Ord foundation, and in collaboration with Høyskolen Kristiania.
Since the murder of Jina (Mahsa) Amini in September 2023, Iran has witnessed overwhelming demonstrations and protests against the ideological and political orientations of the Iranian regime.
This popular movement is globally recognized as the Women, Life, and Freedom Revolution. In this revolution, as the name implies, women play an important role: they represent a progressive force that continues to take the country forward in the struggle against the longstanding tyranny in Iran.
The Nobel Peace Prize to Narges Mohammadi is an acknowledgment of the enduring struggle of Iranian women, mirrored in Narges' life over many years. Therefore, we, at the Iranian Solidarity Forum, want to pay tribute to this year's Nobel Peace Prize winner and the profound fight for freedom in Iran she represents.
Date: Saturday, December 9, 2023
Time:
11:00 AM to 5:00 PM: Exhibition by the Dadkhahan organization
3:00 PM to 5:00 PM: Panel Discussion: A Tribute to the Women, Life, and Freedom Movement in Iran in connection with the Nobel Peace Prize award to Narges Mohammadi
HUM-koret, Oslo Humanistkor will open the panel discussion.
*the panel discussion will be conducted in English.
Location: Tolbugata 34, city center of Oslo. Light refreshments will be provided.
No registration required, but there is only space for 70 people in the panel discussion, so arrive early to secure your spot. But if you register your interest in the FB event you will get notifications.
Read more about detailed about the program below.
Program:
11:00 AM to 5:00 PM: Exhibition by Dadkhahan
The Revolutionary Council of Dadkhahan (RCD) describe themselves as: «We, the family members of the victims of the Islamic Regime of Iran, shoulder to shoulder with the people of this looted land, seek justice for our murdered family members. We must put an end to this cycle of impunity!»
The term Dadkhahan can be translated to "justice seekers," signifying those who seek justice by highlighting criminal actions committed by the Iranian regime. They aim to raise awareness about the situation of the Iranian people, particularly women and young individuals forced to live under the oppressive and brutal gender apartheid regime in Iran.
Through this exhibition, Dadkhahan aims to honor the memories of victims of the Islamic Republic of Iran by showcasing their stories, remnants, and letters written in captivity. Testaments and objects created in Iranian prisons will also be displayed.
3:00 PM to 5:00 PM: Panel Discussion: A Tribute to the Women, Life, and Freedom Movement in Iran in connection with the Nobel Peace Prize awarded to Narges Mohammadi (the panel discussion will be conducted in English)
The Iranian Solidarity Forum has invited several outstanding Iranian female experts with diverse backgrounds. They will provide their analyses of Narges Mohammadi's Nobel Peace Prize and the vital women's struggle in Iran—a struggle shared by all panel participants.
HUM-koret, Oslo Humanistkor will open the panel discussion
HUM-koret, Oslo Humanistkor have 50 members and they perform in various musical styles, emphasizes musical development and the communication of humanistic values through diverse activities in addition to singing at ceremonies.
About the panel:
Fataneh Farahani, Professor of Ethnology at the Department of Ethnology, History of Religions, and Gender Studies at Stockholm University. Her work involves applying gender and sexuality in migration studies, integrating an understanding of race and translocation in masculinity studies, and analyzing the field of epistemology and knowledge production by examining race and gender.
Parvin Ardalan, journalist, women's rights advocate, and author in Malmö.
With a background in journalism, activism, and grassroots feminist movements in Iran, she co-founded the Women's Cultural Center and the One Million Signature Campaign in Iran. Since moving to Sweden in 2009, her interest in gender, social movements, and migration has led to the establishment of various collaborations between civil society and cultural institutions, including Women Making HERstory and Migration Memory Encounters in Malmö, Sweden.
She is also a board member of Swedish PEN.
Tabassom Fanaian, independent researcher with a background in political psychology and human rights.
Fanaian has primarily researched democracy and theocracy, communication and collective action, as well as gender studies within organizational psychology. She has also taught psychology at The Baháʼí Institute for Higher Education (BIHE University) for 15 years, catering to students who are not allowed to attend Iranian universities due to religious beliefs.
Essmat Sophie (Asima), award-winning author, acclaimed director, researcher, and activist.
Sophie, born and raised in the Kurdish region of Iran, holds a master's degree in information science from the University of Oslo and Tehran University, as well as a master's degree in English literature and American and British studies from the University of Oslo. She also has another master's degree in social science from Salt Lake City University. Her latest books include "Dancing Amid Fire, Rising Above Ruins" (2023), "Last Day of Autumn" (2021), and "In The Eye of the Storm" (2013), which won the literary award Ordknappen in Norway. Sophie is a prolific film director and producer, and her latest animated short film, "Dancing Amid Fire, Rising Above Ruins," was created in 2023. Sophie has received honors and awards as the best director.
Moderator: Sherry Hakimnejad, child welfare educator, master's student, and entrepreneur. Hakimnejad was born in Tehran and came to Norway at the age of five as a result of the Iran-Iraq War. She has used creativity to develop various projects focusing on the current situation in Iran. She is a child welfare educator, master's student, and founder of various companies that focus on environmental and social sustainability. Her goal is to use her creativity and business skills to create solidarity and innovation for a better Iran.