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, and how, in its shadow, the most basic achievements in human rights are often diminished or lost.
They go on to examine how the Islamic Republic’s discriminatory laws combined with historical wounds and deep-rooted social inequalities have normalized violence against women and femicide, turning what may seem like isolated acts into a shared societal crisis.The discussion also addresses the role of influential women those with political, social, or cultural reach who can act as powerful forces for change.With bold voices, conscious resistance, and meaningful action, these women challenge repressive systems and push toward transformation.
The Ravi–HamAva podcast series is committed to fostering national dialogue around universal values: democracy, secular governance, human rights, sexual equality, and the protection of Iran’s territorial integrity.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.
“A government of the people, by the people, for the people.”