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What’s Really Happening in Iran and How Do We Move Forward? Zahra Amanpour Breaks It Down
In episode 132, lifelong human rights advocate and Iranian Resistance supporter Zahra Amanpour gives us a TL;DR on Iran’s fight for democracy—and shares a lesser-known path forward for the country’s future.
Born during the 1979 Iranian Revolution in Tehran, Zahra’s life has been defined by the struggle for freedom. Her father, a prominent advocate with the MEK/PMOI was killed in 1988, a summer marked by the mass killing of 30,000 political prisoners after the end of the Iran-Iraq war. Raised by her mother within the Iranian Resistance community, Zahra grew up surrounded by the courage, clarity, and conviction of those who refused to be silenced.
She draws deep inspiration from the many women who have led the movement for a free, secular, and democratic Iran. As a Board Member of the Women’s Freedom Forum, Zahra works to amplify the voices of women fighting for their rights under repressive regimes and to shine a global light on their stories of resistance.
Zahra continues to advocate for justice through every facet of her life. In the United States, she channels this commitment into economic empowerment, working to build a more equitable economy for underserved communities. Over the past two decades, she has helped thousands of individuals reclaim their economic agency and future.
Though many may see Zahra as living a typical American life—raising a family, building a business, and staying engaged in her community—her life is a powerful form of resistance. She currently resides in the New York area with her husband and two children and finds joy in music, nature, and discovering new corners of the world.
Her greatest hope and ambition remains the same: to see the end of Iran’s tyrannical regime and the rise of a free and democratic Iran, led by its people and grounded in justice, equality, and peace.
Resources:
* NCRI Women's Committee Website
* NCRI Women’s Committee on X
* Zahra Amanpour on LinkedIn
Connect with USS:
* Substack
* TikTok
This episode was edited by Kevin Tanner. Learn more about him and his services here:
* Website
Get full access to United SHE Stands at www.unitedshestands.com/subscribe
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In episode 132, lifelong human rights advocate and Iranian Resistance supporter Zahra Amanpour gives us a TL;DR on Iran’s fight for democracy—and shares a lesser-known path forward for the country’s future.
Born during the 1979 Iranian Revolution in Tehran, Zahra’s life has been defined by the struggle for freedom. Her father, a prominent advocate with the MEK/PMOI was killed in 1988, a summer marked by the mass killing of 30,000 political prisoners after the end of the Iran-Iraq war. Raised by her mother within the Iranian Resistance community, Zahra grew up surrounded by the courage, clarity, and conviction of those who refused to be silenced.
She draws deep inspiration from the many women who have led the movement for a free, secular, and democratic Iran. As a Board Member of the Women’s Freedom Forum, Zahra works to amplify the voices of women fighting for their rights under repressive regimes and to shine a global light on their stories of resistance.
Zahra continues to advocate for justice through every facet of her life. In the United States, she channels this commitment into economic empowerment, working to build a more equitable economy for underserved communities. Over the past two decades, she has helped thousands of individuals reclaim their economic agency and future.
Though many may see Zahra as living a typical American life—raising a family, building a business, and staying engaged in her community—her life is a powerful form of resistance. She currently resides in the New York area with her husband and two children and finds joy in music, nature, and discovering new corners of the world.
Her greatest hope and ambition remains the same: to see the end of Iran’s tyrannical regime and the rise of a free and democratic Iran, led by its people and grounded in justice, equality, and peace.
Resources:
* NCRI Women's Committee Website
* NCRI Women’s Committee on X
* Zahra Amanpour on LinkedIn
Connect with USS:
* Substack
* TikTok
This episode was edited by Kevin Tanner. Learn more about him and his services here:
* Website
Get full access to United SHE Stands at www.unitedshestands.com/subscribe
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