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, pain, hidden truths, and illumination.
Parvin is now recognized not only as a literary icon but also as one of the trailblazing women and intellectual architects of Iran’s political and cultural identity.
A woman who, contrary to the image falsely promoted by the Islamic Republic, wrote boldly against injustice, sexual discrimination, ignorance, compulsory hijab, and the many social restrictions imposed on women.
This episode invites listeners to hear the voice of resistance embedded in classical literature:
- Why did the Islamic Republic elevate Parvin, while censoring Forugh Farrokhzad?
- How does Parvin’s voice still resonate in the veins of Iranian society today?
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.”
This episode features:
- Background music: Handpan by Nahid Jafarzadeh
- Tar performance: Homayoun Chaharmozrab by Ali Ghamsari
- Vocal performance: Morvarid Raeesi
- Poetry readings by: Baran Kosari, Sahar Rezvani, Maryam Abedi, Mojdeh Asadi, and Ghazal Shakeri