SAGHAR on the Heart of the Iranian Uprising / 14

Like many of you, I've been watching the events unfolding in Iran with hope and horror.    

Just over one month ago, according to the BBC: Mahsa Amini, a 22-year-old from Kurdistan province, was visiting Tehran when morality-police officers arrested her, claiming that her headscarf, or hijab, was too loose. She fell into a coma and died in hospital three days later. Police said her death was due to a heart attack, while the state coroner said it was a result of pre-existing medical conditions. Her father has said she had no history of heart problems, but her body had bruises on her legs; he suspects she was killed in custody.   

That’s ignited anger across Iran, led mostly by women who are refusing to back down, even as government forces have reportedly killed over 200 more citizens.   

I wanted to hear from someone on the ground within the uprising - and so I reached out to an Iranian friend in Toronto who put me in touch an actress and activist - who's taken the name SAGHAR.  She shared with me her passion and perspective from the heart of this new revolution.    

Our discussion is potent and deeply touching.  I would say 'enjoy' but instead, I ask that you be stirred into meaningful action. You can check the show notes below to see how to connect and get involved.  

LINKS TO FOLLOW
https://www.iranintl.com/en/iran-politics
https://www.instagram.com/noorzpahlavi/
https://www.instagram.com/masih.alinejad/
https://www.instagram.com/golfarahani/