Women’s demonstrations in Iran, ignited by the killing of a young woman in morality police custody in September 2022, pose a significant challenge to the Islamic Republic. This broad-based movement, demanding freedom and political change, crosses class, age, and social divides. Although protests are small and scattered, they have widespread support. Iran’s political elite and even traditional supporters are outraged, but the leaderless nature of the protests presents both a strength and a risk, as it could be exploited by external forces seeking instability.

Amid the women-led uprisings in Iran, the Asfari Institute for Civil Society and Citizenship organized a talk on November 4, 2022 followed by a conversation with Iranian author and scholar Azadeh Moaveni moderated by Dr. Vivienne Badaan, Assistant Professor of Psychology at the American University of Beirut. Our guest shared her insights on the current events in Iran and their significance. 

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