Unpacking the unrest in Iran.
One of the most stifling aspects of life in Iran―particularly for women―is how limited they are in their ability to speak about the issues that matter to them. Therefore, when Iranian creativesIf you're into visual art, check out the work of
, an Iranian-born artist now based in Germany. Her work draws attention to state-sponsored war crimes committed against civilians and takes particular aim at the Iranian government. You can also check out Marjane Satrapi, a graphic novelist whose most popular work,, details her childhood in Iran, coming of age during the Islamic Revolution, and eventual departure to Western Europe.
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