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 who took to the streets on March 8 after the Islamic Revolution, this date has become a global symbol of the fight for women’s human rights.
But where does Iran stand on this path today?
Where do Iranian women stand on the map of sexual equality?
How did one of the world’s most misogynistic regimes, under the rule of the Supreme Leader, give rise to a global rallying cry through Woman, Life, Freedom?
In this episode of the podcast, we explore the history of March 8, its impact on women’s movements around the world, and the role of Iranian women in advancing the global struggle for equality.Nazila Golestan and Sahar Nasseri, political analysts, join this episode to reflect on the significance of International Women’s Day in the context of Iran’s ongoing fight for freedom and sexual equality.
The HamAva podcast series is committed to fostering national dialogue around universal values: democracy, secular governance, human rights, and sexual equality.Within this framework, we believe we can move, through collective wisdom, toward a free and dignified Iran for all Iranians, regardless of belief, opinion, sexuality, ethnicity, or background.