Ravi Podcast - HamAva

Dedicated to the forests and mountains of Iran, from Golestan to Zagros, that continue to burn in the fire of neglect. Can a better future be built, with empty hands and a quiet voice, in a country consumed by political, economic, and environmental crises? Can a woman rise from within

Across professions and provinces, Iranian women practice diplomacy every day in classrooms, clinics, and courtrooms; in NGOs, labor unions, and underground movements; through journalism, environmental activism, and cultural work. These women may not hold official titles, but they shape public discourse, challenge systems of power, and keep hope alive where

When we speak of power, the first thing that often comes to mind is loud voices, politicians, podiums, major decisions made in formal institutions.But power is not always what is most visible or most loudly proclaimed.Often, power is shaped through civil resistance, union organizing, small conversations, human interactions, and the

This episode begins by exploring the concept of collective trauma and its connection to the structural violence faced by women in Iran.Sahar Nasseri and Saba Alaleh reflect on war as one of the most visible forms of collective trauma discussing how war has never brought sustainable democracy to any society,

This episode addresses one of Iran’s most silent yet devastating crises: land subsidence.This is no longer a rare or localized phenomenon; it now affects the daily lives of millions in cities like Tehran, Isfahan, Tabriz, Mashhad, Varamin, Shahr-e Rey, and many rural areas across the country. But land subsidence is

Parvin E’tesami, a renowned poet and pioneering woman, played a vital role in advocating for women’s rights in Iran, at a time when women were just beginning to emerge from the margins of society. Her poetry, rich in moral wisdom and classical form, carried within it the voice of protest,

March 28 has been designated as International Women in Music Day to honor the achievements of women artists who, despite countless restrictions and challenges, have made significant contributions to the world of music. In Iran, however, the history of music is one of turbulence—and Iranian women, despite suppression and systemic

This episode of Ravi–HamAva explores the relationship between Nowruz and Iranian women. Nowruz, an ancient celebration thousands of years old, has endured through the rise and fall of empires, remaining a living tradition deeply woven into the cultural fabric of Iran. More than just a holiday, Nowruz serves as a

March 8 has always been an ordinary day on the Islamic Republic’s official calendar—no ceremony, no recognition, not even a moment of remembrance for the women who lost their lives in the struggle for their rights. From the first strikes by women workers in the 19th century to Iranian women

Child marriage affects not only the fate of one generation, but the future of an entire society. It is a serious alarm bell for any society that seeks progress and justice.But is the Supreme Leader’s regime , and the society itself ready to break this chain of oppression, sexual discrimination,

Child marriage is not only a human and social crisis, it leaves deep and lasting consequences on individual lives, families, and society at large. These impacts can be seen across physical, psychological, social, and even economic dimensions. In this episode, we explore the psychological, social, and economic consequences of the