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Farkondeh Akbari

Research Fellow at the Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for the Elimination of Violence against Women at Monash University. Her research focuses on women, peace, and security in Afghanistan.

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Apr 17, 2025 • 54min

When women resist authoritarianism — what's happening in Iran, Afghanistan, Myanmar right now?

Farkondeh Akbari, an expert on Afghan women's rights, joins fellow researchers Isabella Aung, Jacqui True, and Rana Dadpour to discuss the fierce resistance of women against authoritarianism in Iran, Afghanistan, and Myanmar. They explore the inspiring #WomenLifeFreedom movement, the struggles of education for Afghan women, and the armed resistance emerging in Myanmar. The conversation highlights the challenges these women face, their resilience, and the urgent need for global support to amplify their voices in the fight for basic rights and freedoms.