Ravi Podcast - HamAva

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

Every year, thousands upon thousands of children are forced into adulthood, not by choice, but because of poverty, ignorance-based traditions, and legal systems that enable rather than protect.Children who should be living in a world of play and learning are instead turned into child brides and young mothers. But who

At a time when Iran is grappling with severe economic, environmental, and educational crises, the islamic regime continues to allocate massive budgets to religious institutions, funds that are largely used to control hijab enforcement and suppress women. This unbalanced budget allocation reveals the priorities of the Supreme Leader’s inner circle.

Compulsory hijab: a tool of repression, or a profitable industry for regime-aligned profiteers? After the Islamic Revolution, Ruhollah Khomeini and other leaders of the Islamic Republic sought to redefine Iran’s cultural, social, and political identity based on “Islamic values”, one of which was suppressing women’s freedom of dress and enforcing

As the new year approaches, Episode Seven of the HamAva podcast features a special segment on Christian converts in Iran. In this episode, journalist and researcher Fred Petrosian speaks with Azita Kadkhoda, a Christian convert now living in Sweden, and Mohammad Moghimi, a lawyer and legal expert. Azita Kadkhoda shares

The so-called “Law to Support the Culture of Modesty and Hijab”, officially titled “The Law for Supporting the Family by Promoting the Culture of Chastity and Hijab”, was passed after months of back-and-forth between Iran’s Parliament and the Guardian Council. The final version includes 74 articles across five chapters. Is